Betsy A. Crow
September 12, 1946 — February 11, 2026
Betsy Ann Crow, 79, entered into her eternal rest on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Betsy was born September 12, 1946, in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania to Albert Ross and Marjorie Dingler Ross. She was raised in Pennsylvania, moving to the Des Moines area in 1994. She had a strong faith and was a member of Grandview Church of Christ. Betsy had an artistic mind and enjoyed crafting. She was talented at quilting, needle point, knitting, and crocheting. She was an avid reader. Betsy’s family was her greatest joy and she treasured time spent together.
She is survived by her daughters, Deanna Hill (Doran) and Melissa Thompson (Darin); grandchildren, Ross, Devyn, Kaden, McKenna, Keeley, and Meara; siblings, George Crow, Paula Crow, and Deb Magaro (Chris); as well as other extended family and friends.
Betsy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald “Don” Lee Crow and her parents, Albert and Marjorie Ross.
Services will be held at Grandview Church of Christ, 2736 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with funeral service at 11:00 a.m., and a luncheon to follow. Betsy’s cremated remains will be scattered at a later date in Liverpool, Pennsylvania.
For those unable to attend the service in person, it will be livestreamed through Grandview Church of Christ’s YouTube channel. click here
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Grandview Church of Christ for their Missions Fund.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
David Crow
02/19/2026
Though it has been too many years I do recollect her at the Crow family reunions with a beautiful smile and quiet sharing of her faith and love of family.
Tami Richardson
02/17/2026
Deanna and Missy, I’m praying for you and your families during this difficult time. Betsy was a quiet presence throughout my life. In recent years, we periodically talked just to catch up. Her family brought her such joy. We recently talked about how wonderful Christmas was and how the laughter that filled her home during the celebration of the birth of Jesus was music to her ears. We often talked about Jesus and His love, and because her faith, I have no doubt she’s healed and whole in heaven now. She was such a blessing to me, and I’m grateful she was always part of my life. I’ll cherish the memories of our conversations and the stories she shared as well the beautiful quilt she made for me, a physical reminder of her love in every stitch. May God comfort you and bring you His peace during this difficult time.
Love in Christ,
Tami Richardson