Elizabeth M Crider

Born on Christmas Day in 1944 to the late John and Mable Parker, she embraced the spirit of giving throughout her life, leaving memories of warmth and care.

A devoted partner, Elizabeth’s love story with her late husband, Robert Crider, spanned 31 treasured years. After his passing, she found companionship with William Minton, creating a decade of memories filled with joy and support. She leaves behind her sweetheart William, her beloved children Tanya MacLeod (Jason), Sandlanna Stewart, Lisa Santos (Norman), Ishmael L. Graham (Ashly), Robert Pike (Melissa), and Nina Graham (Adam Metcalf), who will continue to honor her legacy. Elizabeth is also survived by her 22 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren, who were the twinkling stars of her life, alongside her brothers Claude and Michael Parker.

Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents, her siblings John Parker and Mabeline Parker Shofner, her loyal husband Robert, her adored grandson Clayton Pike, and her delightful great-grandchildren Richard Diego Lewis and Fayth Graham, who she now joins in eternal peace.

Her professional calling as a nurse for special needs children showcased her compassion and patience. Elizabeth’s impact on her patients and their families went far beyond her professional duties. Her time as a foster parent further revealed the limitless capacity of her heart, as she became a mother figure to many who needed love and safety.

Elizabeth will be remembered as the mother of the neighborhood, kind and welcoming. She enjoyed sewing and crafting clothing for her children Her trips to the sandy beaches of California, her appreciation of Elvis's timeless music, her thrill for shopping adventures, and the way she never met a stranger will forever remind her family and friends of her vibrant spirit.

She was truly a treasure to all who knew her, and her memory will be cherished forever.

A visitation for Elizabeth will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40218. A funeral service will occur Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM, 4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40218, followed by a committal service at 12:00 PM, at Resthaven Memorial Park.