Annett Louise Lewis Crow 1941-2021

Well-known Yerington educator Annett Louise Crow unexpectedly passed away at her home in Sparks, NVwith her daughters by her side on June 6, 2021.  She was 80 years old.

Annett was born in Yerington, NV on March 24, 1941.   She was raised by her parents, Warren and Arena Lewis on the Wichman, Flying M, Lewis and Rafter 7 Ranches where she lived with her brother, Walt Lewis and sister, Arlene Lewis Fredrickson until 1959. She loved ranch life.  Annett worked side by side with all the ranch hands, sometimes the only female.  She loved horses and was a competent rider.  For two summers she served as the Lewis Rranch cook where she fed all the ranch hands.  She made $5.50 a day.

She attended school in Yerington, NV and graduated in 1959 from Yerington High School as class Valedictorian.  She served on many clubs and councils.  She was elected to Girls State. She attended the University of Nevada Reno from 1959-1963 receiving her degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English.  She met her husband Johnnie Crow while attending college.   Johnnie and Annett were married on June 16, 1963 at the Methodist Church in Yerington, NV.

Johnnie and Annett lived in Reno, NV for a few years teaching in the Washoe County School District. They decided to move to Yerington, NV to raise their two daughters, Nanette and Suzanne.  Annett went on to teach for 30 years for the Lyon County School District and finished her career where she built the Adult Education Program for Lyon County School District.  Her 30 years in education has left a lasting impact on many students and adults.