Katy Crain

Katy L. Crain, 81, of Walnut Grove, Missouri, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026. She was born on October 1, 1944, in Polk County, Missouri, to Wilbur Leon and Anna (Sharp) Holman. 

On August 31, 1966, Katy Holman and Raymond Crain were united in marriage and shared almost 60 years together. 

Katy was active in her community, serving on the Polk County Farm Bureau Board, Auxiliary of the Missouri Rural Letter Carriers Association, as a Polk County election worker, and on the Polk County Republican Central Committee.

Katy was a devoted “Nana” who rarely missed an event, involving her grandchildren. She loved watching them grow and was always their biggest cheerleader. Above all, she treasured her family and the many memories made together.

Katy is survived by her husband, Raymond; daughters: Valerie Noblitt (Paul), Kimberly Brannon (Rob); grandchildren, Zachary (Sara), Austin, Markus (Courtney), Jacob (Cindi), Hannah (Josh), Bryce (Hanna); 10 great-grandchildren, and one on the way; brother, Robert “Butch” Holman; brother-in-law, Gene Crain and wife, Karen; sister-in-law, Janice Cooper; nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and many friends. 

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Walnut Grove. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, August 28, 2026, at Eudora Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Eudora Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to MORLCA Auxiliary (Missouri Rural Letter Carriers Association) for a scholarship established in Katy’s name.