Donna Jean Crosby, 73, of Festus died Jan. 12, 2018, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. Mrs. Crosby co-owned Crosby Towing in Crystal City with her husband. Born May 3, 1944, in Festus, she was the daughter of the late Virginia Marie (Mangin) and Don Lee Hughes.
She is survived by her husband: Richard Crosby; four children: Tina (Dink) Friedmeyer, David (Tammy) Crosby, Michael (Linda) Francis and Michele (Scott) Julian; six grandchildren: Patrick (Kim) Friedmeyer, Alecia (Zac) Rundel, Catherine Bibbs, Cody Crosby, Angelica Francis and Dalton Julian; five great-grandchildren: Devin Friedmeyer, Brookelyn Friedmeyer, Cole Friedmeyer, Gavin Rundel and Jayden Bibbs; four siblings: Brenda (Marvin) Sims, Sue (Rodger) Tharp, James (Ginger) Hughes and Melissa (Ray) Friedmeyer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers: Don “Butch” Hughes, Larry Hughes and Terry Hughes; and her grandparents.
A celebration of life was held privately. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.