Mary Lee Krowe Dryden

1940 - 2021

Mary Lee Krowe Dryden, 80, passed away on January 2, 2021. Mrs. Dryden was born and raised in Poquoson, Virginia and was a lifelong resident and that she was proud of. She was employed by the City of Poquoson Public Schools where she retired as a Library Assistant after 28 years. She taught Sunday School at Trinity United Methodist Church in Poquoson and later was a member of Messick Baptist Church.

She was a member of the 200 Bowlers Club and enjoyed volunteering, traveling, playing Bingo at the York Center, eating out on Friday nights wither her friends at the Golden Corral and a special thank you to Michael. She was a 1958 graduate of Poquoson High School.

She is preceded in death by her husband, David F. Dryden; daughter, Julie D. Brooks; parents, Raymond and Margaret Krowe; brother, Raymond Krowe, Jr. (Buck); brothers-in-law, Jesse F. Dryden, Elwood Nathan (Bubba) Dryden and Marie, John W. Dryden, Donald Carmines and Jan; sister-in-laws, Jean S. Krowe, Sarah E. Carmines and son, Donald M. Carmines.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Belinda D. Humphrey of Yorktown; four grandchildren, David James Heywood (D.J) (Jessica), Joseph David Brooks (J.D), Sara Elizabeth Brooks, and Joshua Isac Humphrey; two great-grandchildren, Aubri Cook and Mayson Heywood; sister, Peggy K. Comstock; sisters-in-law, Jeanette Dryden, Colleen Dryden; and many special nieces, nephews and friends that she treasured so dearly through the years.

She was a wonderful mother to her children and a special Nana to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she loved dearly.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew her and will be remembered for her walnut cakes and her banana puddings.

A graveside service will be conducted 3 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Parklawn Memorial Park. All COVID restrictions are in place and all attending must wear a mask and practice social distancing. Arrangements and heartfelt guidance by Claytor Rollins Funeral Home. Condolences to claytorrollins.com