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Evelyn CRANE Obituary
She suffered from several strokes and was currently living at The Newport. Evelyn was born and raised in Newport News and was the daughter of William Edward Michie and Anita Jones Michie.
Evelyn graduated from Morrison High School and Madison College, and then taught in the Newport News Public School System for 20 years before she and her husband, "Pokey" moved to Lake Gaston, N.C. She was an avid "craftsperson" and loved doing crafts of all kinds. She especially liked painting lighthouses which she and Pokey visited on their many travels throughout the U.S. with friends and relatives.
Evelyn was a lifelong member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Newport News, though after moving to North Carolina she attended the Crane family church, Edgerton United Methodist. Evelyn was involved in many aspects of the church including the United Methodists' Women and helping run the church bazaar for many years.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her son, Scott Crane, as well as her brother, Bill Michie.
She is survived by her husband, Herman; her daughters, Skeeter Coleman and her husband, Johnny, Michie Powell and her husband, Bob; granddaughter, Michele Coleman Nestel; grandsons, John Coleman IV, Cameron and Jackson Powell, as well as her first great-grandchild, Maddie Nestel; her two sisters, Betty M. Francis and Allean M. Creech and her brother, George Michie, all of Newport News; a host of nieces and nephews and too many members of the Crane family to name.
Evelyn, also known as Mom, Gram, and Eff, will be sorely missed by all. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, June 18, at Weymouth Funeral Home with Funeral Services to be held at noon. Interment will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the America Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd. Suite A-102, Newport News, VA 23606, or Halifax / Northampton Habitat for Humanity, 14 East 2nd Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870. The family would like to thank the ladies at The Newport that grew to love Mom as much as we did.
Arrangements are by Weymouth Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Evelyn CRANE
June 30, 2010
Michie and Skeeter,
So sorry for your loss, I have great memories of your folks and Scott back in the old baseball days.
I hope your Dad is doing well ,please give him my sincerest condolences.
Thinking of you,
Mitch Avent
Penny Bolz
June 25, 2010
Skeeter,I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My prayers are with you and your family.
June 17, 2010
Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Eff was such a kind and compassionate lady. I know her legacy will live on in her amazing family. May God Bless you all.
Love,
Anita Wilkinson
June 17, 2010
Eff, as you now are re-united with our mother and brother and with your son, I know they are gladly receiving you as is your Savior. Walk those golden streets in your golden slippers, as Grannie would say. I'll miss my big sister who was always ready to be at my side in my times of need. Love ya!
Allean Creech, Newport News
June 17, 2010
Skeeter, Johnny, and all the family -- was so very sorry to hear of your loss. Seems like it was just yesterday we were out on the porch at the lake, enjoying visiting w/your Mom and Dad. We'll always have those memories of her bright smile and welcoming nature. Unfortunately, we will not be able to attend the services, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Please pass along our condolences to all the family.
Henry and Tricia Connell
Shelton Webb
June 17, 2010
Herman, it is with regret the passing of Evelyn, she was such a good lady and person who was well thought of by all and is now with the Lord. This is to express my sorrow to you and family and may God be with you all.
Jamie Coburn
June 16, 2010
You will be missed, Eff. You had the warmest heart and the brightest smile, and I consider myself very blessed to have known you! Love and Blessings to the family.
JW & Linde Reed
June 16, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We were blessed to meet Mrs. Crane at Lake Gaston as we were invited on several occasions to visit their home and play on the Lake with Larry and Winifred. We will always remember her loving and welcoming heart.
Shannon Price
June 16, 2010
Ashley & John,
I am so sorry for your loss. Hold tight the memories you had with her and know that she's watching over you and her great grand baby that's on the way.
robin welch
June 16, 2010
Mrs. Crane was one of my favorite teachers. She was a wonderful person.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Heather Ginn
June 16, 2010
Sending our love and prayers to all of you. Gram you will be missed, I love you.
Heather , Kevin, and Coleman
Debi Bloom
June 16, 2010
You will be missed, Eff. What a great role model your were as my aunt. I thank God every day I was born into this Michie clan. Rest well. It is much deserved.
Debi Bloom
June 16, 2010
We will miss you, Eff. You were a terrific role model as my aunt and I thank God every day I was fortunate enough to be born into the Michie clan. Rest well. It is much deserved.
Carol Reynolds
June 16, 2010
To the Crane Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Crane's passing. She was my 6th grade teacher at Sedgefield Elementary School in Newport News. My Sister and I saw her several years ago at Paul's Arts and Crafts and got to talk to her then. I always thought she was a sweet lady and a good teacher. You all have my deepest sympathy, I know she will be missed.
Donna Dayton
June 16, 2010
Skeeter,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike Congleton
June 16, 2010
Evelyn,
My school teacher, an angel on earth and now in heaven. You are sorely missed by all who had the unique oppurtunity to have crossed your path. Our love Mike & Shari
Roger Congleton
June 16, 2010
What a wonderful lady and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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