Crites, Rosemary M. (nee: Lincoln) of Wentzville, MO, died on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at the age of 82. Devoted wife of 61 years to Earl Crites; cherished daughter of the late John and Dora Lincoln; loving mother of Patricia (Patrick) Ledbetter, Michael (Jill) Crites, and Tim (Traci) Crites; wonderful grandmother of Chad (Cassi) Ledbetter, Zach (Katie) Crites, Cory (Stacy) Ledbetter, and Jenna (Shannon) Crites; treasured great-grandmother of Tate, Pru, Bradley, Mackenzie, Aiden, Alex, Audrey, Shalynne, and Jessalynne; and many other relatives and friends.
Rosemary is preceded in death by her niece, Charlotte Moore and her siblings, Buford Lincoln and Ruby Phelps.
Rosemary enjoyed gardening and shopping. She was also a great cook. She especially loved cooking for her grandkids. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Rosemary will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.