Ellen JoAnn McVey

Ellen JoAnn McVey, 74, of Bettendorf, formerly of Texarkana, AR, passed away on November 19, 2025, at the Vistas at Bettendorf. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.

Ellen was born on February 11, 1951, in Arkansas, a daughter of Jack and Norabel (Sneed) Crouse. She graduated from Arkansas High School. After moving to Davenport from Texarkana, she worked at Red River Valley Credit Union for over 10 years.

She had a Southern charm that she carried with her when she moved to Davenport. She was welcoming, outgoing, polite, and sassy. Ellen loved watching Westerns and relaxing. Above all else, she loved her grandkids. She loved her family, and they meant everything to her.

Those left to honor Ellen’s memory include her children, James (Amy) Cox, Davenport, Ronnie (Tina) Pickett, Texarkana, AR, Marsha (Kurt) Sanchez, Gunbarrel City, TX; grandchildren, Cody, Greg, Heather, Brett, Jordan, and Michael; several great-grandchildren, siblings, Linda (Jim) Buswell, Texarkana, AR, and Marvin Wade Crouse, Ashdown, AR; and a sister-in-law, Donna Crouse.

Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Billy Jack Crouse, and a nephew, Nathan Buswell.