Jessie Vadora Crow was born on April 22, 1926 in Miami, Oklahoma to Jesse Eldon and Isie Mae (Trantham) Hilton.  She passed from her earthly body on December 25, 2019 in Attica, Kansas at the age of 93 years, 8 months, and 3 days.

Meeting the love of her life while still in high school, Vadora was united in marriage with Merle Dee Crow on June 13, 1943 in Harper, Kansas.  They were blessed with two children: Russell and Bobbie.  The family made their home in Attica, Kansas.  Merle passed away on September 26, 2011.

A baptized believer in her savior, Jesus Christ, Vadora loved God and was a member of the Attica Christian Church.  She was a proud member of quilting clubs, TOPS, 20&4, and the Attica Saddle Club.  Vadora enjoyed flying in the airplane with Merle where they would visit many places in Kansas and the surrounding states.  The couple enjoyed taking vacations as well as flying with their friends.

Vadora was a farmer's wife, mother, and homemaker as well as working outside the home as a cook, both for the Attica Hospital and Attica School District.  She was also an Avon Consultant for over 20 years.  In 2013, Vadora added to her family by becoming a resident of the Attica Long Term Care.

Preceding Vadora in death are her parents, Eldon and Mae Hilton; husband, Merle Crow; son, Russell Merle Crow; siblings: Rodney, Burrel, and Keith Hilton and Nadine Drake; and a grandchild, JoLynn Meyer.  Left behind to cherish her memories are her daughter, Bobbie Cupp of Derby, Kansas; granddaughters: Pamela Robinson of Wichita, Kansas and Samantha Bell and her fiancé, Ronald Miller of Cheney, Kansas; seven great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Friends may view and register from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, with family present from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Graveside service is 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2019 at the Attica Cemetery with Pastor Ed Hughlett officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Attica Long Term Care Center and can be sent in care of the funeral home.

Prairie Rose Funeral Home, 613 W 14th ~ Harper, Kansas 67058 is assisting the family with arrangements and services.