Ora Mae “Pug” Molock Crowson, 96, of Benton died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Bobby Gene Crowson, he passed away in 2010, her parents Arthur James “A.J.” and Alice Opal Murray Molock, brothers, Jim, and Sonny Molock, sisters, Mary, Penny, Pat and son-in-law, Don Friend.

She is survived by her daughter, Carol Crowson Friend, one grandson, Richard Friend (Tammy), five great-grandchildren, Haylee (Nate), Destinee, Dylan, Jennifer, and Aidan, three great-great grandchild, Nora, Finn, and Lando.

She is also survived by her brothers Don Molock, Bob (Janie) Molock, sister-in-law Tina Molock-Jones (Jerry), brother-in-law Ralph Crowson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church, Benton, AR.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel, 108 W. Narroway, Benton.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel with burial at New Rosemont Cemetery.

The Family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to New Hope United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Jon Watson, Treasurer, 5613 Bauxite Cut-Off Rd., Bauxite, AR 72011 or the charity of your choice.

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