{"id":31748,"date":"2026-02-26T11:31:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T17:31:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=31748"},"modified":"2026-02-26T11:32:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T17:32:23","slug":"krystal-marie-shroyer-41-of-louisville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/obits\/31748-krystal-marie-shroyer-41-of-louisville\/","title":{"rendered":"Krystal Marie Shroyer (41) of Louisville"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><blockquote>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>Krystal Marie Shroyer, 41, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away on February 24, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Krystal lived boldly and authentically.\u00a0 She was fiercely honest, loyal, and never afraid to speak her mind.\u00a0 She loved riding motorcycles, being outdoors, and connecting with people \u2014 often turning even the simplest errands into lasting conversations.\u00a0 During her time working at the VFW and The Village, she formed meaningful bonds within her community.<\/p>\n<p>Above all, Krystal was a devoted and protective mother.\u00a0 Her children \u2014 Laith Edward Lee Harrington, Ryston Edward Christopher Scott, and Bradessa Jade Marie Scott \u2014 were her greatest love and pride.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to her children she is also survived by her mother, Peggy Jo Shroyer Leigh; her father who raised her, Marty Paul Leigh; her biological father, Michael Worstell; her partner, Scott Greenwood; her stepson, Garrett; her brothers, Jeremiah Leigh and Josh \u201cMo\u201d Leigh and spouse Stormie; her niece and nephews; her very special aunt, Kimberly Wehrmann (Worstell); her aunt, Shelly Shroyer Brooks and husband Brad; her uncles, Bill Shroyer and spouse Tammy, Charlie Shroyer, James Shroyer, and special uncle Travis Leigh; her dear friend, Samantha Cheri; along with her niece, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and many lifelong friends.<\/p>\n<p>She was preceded in death by her grandparents, William \u201cBucky\u201d Shroyer and Geraldine Shroyer; her grandfathers, William \u201cTike\u201d Leigh and Edward Lee Worstell; her great-grandmother, Mabel Grace Green Worstell; and her cousin, Brent Shroyer, who passed at the age of four.<\/p>\n<p>A Celebration of Krystal\u2019s life will begin at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Frank &amp; Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Ron Payne officiating. \u00a0 \u00a0A visitation will be held from 1 until 4 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.<\/p>\n<p>At a later date, family and friends will gather for a procession to Dillman Cemetery near Sailor Springs for a committal ceremony, with burial to follow.\u00a0 These details will be announced.<\/p>\n<p>In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to support Krystal\u2019s children.\u00a0 Contributions may be directed to The Krystal Shroyer Children Benefit Fund at Louisville Banking Company, and these will also be accepted through the funeral home.\u00a0 To share a condolence or memory, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.frankandbright.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/www.frankandbright.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1772213098187000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1v--AAWFQDNKn50sBGDsW9\">www.frankandbright.com<\/a>\u00a0<wbr \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> Krystal Marie Shroyer, 41, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away on February 24, 2026. 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