Lori "Denise" Crites , age 53 of Dorcas, WV, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at her home. She was born on August 15, 1965, the daughter of Roger L. and Wanda J. Judy of Dorcas, WV. On May 17, 1986, Denise married John F. Crites, who survives in Dorcas.

Mrs. Crites was a 1983 graduate of Petersburg High School and a member of the Dorcas Baptist Church, where she was Assistant Treasurer. She loved spending time with her family and her grandchildren, and she enjoyed watching Judge Judy in her spare time. She had worked as a Health Care Provider at Grant County Commission on Aging.

In addition to her husband, Denise is survived by: 2 daughters, Chastity D. Crites and Kelsi C. Crites, both of Dorcas; a son, Dustin S. Crites and wife Julie of Upper Tract, WV; 3 sisters, Jill Smith of Upper Tract, Bridget Vance and husband Leroy of Upper Tract, Mitzi Judy of Dorcas; and 4 grandchildren, Paslee Thompson, Payden Adkins, Rylee Crites, and Reagen Kimble.

Mrs. Crites' family will receive friends on Monday, October 8, 2018, 6-8 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Petersburg, WV. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Steve Davis officiating. Interment will be in the Dorcas Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family, c/o John Crites, 3964 South Mill Creek Road, Petersburg, WV 26847. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.