Krista Lee Vercruysse

Krista Lee Vercruysse, of Eaton Rapids, Mich. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the age of 57. Krista was born on January 11, 1963 in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Phillip and Joan (May) Vercruysse. She spent her childhood between Lansing and Houghton Lake. She attended school at Lansing Everett and graduated from Houghton Lake class of 1981. Upon graduation she went to College at Miami of Ohio where she received her Bachelors in Teaching. Krista worked as a daycare provider in Eaton Rapids for many years and also worked as a substitute teacher for numerous school districts over the years. She changed the lives of everyone she met. Krista was a giving and loving woman who had a passion for teaching and gardening.
She is preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Susie.
She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Amber Hensley; son, Richard Hensley; boyfriend and companion for over 20 years, Mitchell Towns; grandchildren, Nick, Easton, Lucas, Rebecca, Bree, and Andrew; sisters, Kelly (Dan) Corl and Kari Hummel; one brother Patrick; “adopted grandchildren,” Angelina, Alicia, Chuckie, Kim and Chad; very close friends, Chelle and Gary, Peter and Ingrid, Michelle and John, Connie, her Houghton Lake family and many friends.
Sentiments of a granddaughter:
“Grandma Krista was like an angel, down to earth
She cooked, she cleaned and was well over worked.
The smell of cigarettes on her clothes made anyone feel at home,
You couldn’t help but feel special by the love that she shown.
Her food was amazing and she made a lot of it,
Losing her is hard and I’m not telling you to ‘tough through it’.
She loved her family and her music too
It wasn’t anything like country or blues.
Kid Rock was her favorite and so were the Spartans.
Her kids meant a lot to her and that was for certain,
She was a big part of our lives and no one can replace her.
Even though she might be gone we will have her memory forever.”
A memorial service will be held in the summer of 2021. To share memories or condolences please visit SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.