Elizabeth McCrary
1926 - 2017
Elizabeth McCrary
1926 - 2017
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Elizabeth McCrary Obituary
July 9, 1926 - January 16, 2017
Charlotte
Elizabeth (Betty Jane) Hicks McCrary, 90, formerly of Raleigh, passed away on January 16, 2017 after a courageous struggle with Alzheimer's. She was born July 9, 1926 in Raleigh, the daughter of the late Vonnie Monroe Hicks and the late Jessie Lee Grieg Hicks. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Charles Edmund McCrary II and her brothers, Vonnie Monroe Hicks II and Greig Lee Hicks.
Betty graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and taught school before she married Charlie. As a soldier's wife, she traveled with him when his assignments permitted, which included Georgia, Virginia, Panama and Okinawa. They maintained a permanent residence in Raleigh throughout their travels. Betty frequently taught on the bases or filled her time as a hospital volunteer and a Cub Scout leader.
She took great joy in being with others and particularly enjoyed her Bridge Clubs, Garden Club and Pilot Club. Her greatest love, besides Charlie, was the volunteer office at Rex Hospital. She was Director of Volunteers for over 20 years until her retirement in 1993, but remained involved afterwards.
She is survived by a son, Charles E. McCrary III and wife Debbie of Charlotte, NC and a daughter, Elizabeth (Beth) McCrary Oswald and husband Rick, of Wichita Falls, TX. She has five grandchildren: Cameron McCrary and wife Mel of Rock Hill, SC; Austin McCrary of Charlotte; Eric Oswald and wife Cindy of Houston, TX; Molly Oswald Berry of Seattle, WA and Carl Oswald of Wichita Falls, TX, two great-grandsons, Cole Oswald, of Houston, TX and Jackson Paul McCrary of Rock Hill, SC. She also leaves a sister in law, Jean Baker of Marietta, GA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you remember her by sending donations to the Rex Healthcare Foundation, 2500 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 325, Raleigh, NC 27607 (919-784-4424) or USO of North Carolina, Inc., P.O. Box 91536, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27675-1536 (919-840-3000).
A graveside memorial service for Betty will be held at Hollywood Cemetery, 540 North Broad Street, Gastonia, NC at 11:30 a.m. Saturday morning, February 4th, 2017 with the Reverend Jane Mitchell officiating.
Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service, 10500 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210 (704-544-1412). Condolences to the family may be offered at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.
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Dick & Dee Hatch
February 3, 2017
It was a pleasure and an honor to have known Betty McCrary and her late husband. She had so many friends who will hold fond memories of her. The 20 plus years she served as Director of Volunteers at Rex Hospital where she served others are memorable. Alzheimers took its toll, but she will be remembered for her life before she encountered that terrible disease.
Dick and Dee Hatch
February 2, 2017
Please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss. May the power of prayer ease your sorrow, give you peace and provide comfort during this difficult time (Matthew 21:22).--ERJ
Brenda Hare
January 30, 2017
I am very sorry for your loss. I worked for Betty at Rex Hospital. She was a hard worker and loved her work. She dearly loved her family. I remember she wrote letters for Santa Claus. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
Brenda Hare
Z F
January 30, 2017
Sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you all during this difficult time. (2 Cor. 1:2-4)
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Connie
January 30, 2017
May the God of comfort be with you at this time
AC
January 29, 2017
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you shared together as you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many. Psalms 90:10.
January 25, 2017
Hearing about your loss has deeply sadden me. I hope the promise at Psalm 9:9 and 10 comforts your heart.
January 24, 2017
Charlie, Debbie & Family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Charlie's mom. I know that you all KNOW she is home with the Lord.Healed and whole again! What a blessing!
Marion Plyler
January 22, 2017
Charles, I never had the pleasure of meeting your Mother. However, I have always been impressed with you and your kindnesses in ALL situations. I am sure she was a great person to pass on those attributes.
D W
January 21, 2017
I am sorry for the loss of your dear love one may you find comfort in family and friends and in the memories you share and in knowing the promises of God and his son Jesus Christ.John 5:27-28
M E
January 21, 2017
May the God of all comfort strengthen you during this stressful time.
JE Jackson
January 21, 2017
To the family of Ms. Mccrary. May God console and strengthen you during this time. Please accept my sincere sincere condolences.
January 20, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort from the words at Psalm 116:15
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