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Ann Crain Obituary
January 13, 1934 - May 21, 2012
Raleigh
Ann Harrill Crain, 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Raleigh, on Monday afternoon with her four children and wonderful caregiver by her side. Ann was born on January 13, 1934, in Forest City, NC, to Jack Moss and Ollie Tate Harrill. She graduated from Limestone College in 1954. In 1958, Ann married Louis Victor Crain, together they raised four loving children, and were the owners of Allied Fence Company in Raleigh, NC. After retiring, Ann fought a long, hard battle against cancer for 13 years.
She is survived by her four children: Ivy C. Parrish of Morrisville, Deborah C. Phelps of Clayton, Tony Louis Crain and loving wife Kelly of Raleigh, and LouAnn C. Frye of Raleigh. She also leaves behind six precious grandchildren: Radar, Brittany, Taylor Ann, Chase, Sadie Ann, Jay, and one great grandson, Mason.
The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Jason Perrow and staff at Blue Ridge Family Physicians, Amy Monds and Staff at CVS Pharmacy, and to Lori Cash and Family for the greatest possible love and care of our Mom and Nanny, during her long, hard battle.
A Visitation will held at Ridge Road Baptist Church, 2011 Ridge Road, Raleigh, Today May 24, 2012 at 1:00 pm, followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends at other times, at her home.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial contributions be made to Ridge Road Baptist Church or Susan G. Koman for the Cure, 133 Fayetteville St., Suite 300, Raleigh, NC 27601. Online condolences at
CremationSocietyNC.com
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Amy Monds
May 25, 2012
I am so deeply sorry for the loss. Ann was a special patient that will always hold a place in our hearts at the store (cvs). We are going to miss her!
Haughey Family
May 24, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May 24, 2012
My condolences to Ann's entire family. She was a very special friend. Whenever we visited her, she was cheerful, hair done, makeup on, a big smile and never complained. She told you how it was. She fought cancer harder and longer than anyone I know, but she is now at peace. You'll never forget your mother and neither will I. Sorry I could not attend the memorial services. Love to all. Nancy Epley, Charlotte, NC
Bill Reaves
May 24, 2012
Sorry to hear of your loss, I have lots of good memories of Ann.
Sharon Allen
May 24, 2012
My deepest sympathy to all of you on your Mother's passing. I am one of the Bell Drive "children". I remember your Mom as a strong woman who loved to laugh and was always kind to us kids. She will be missed and always part of our memories. God's peace to you all.
sondra bailey
May 23, 2012
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but will have eternal life. John 3:16 . I know she believed, she was a wonderful person, everytime we would have a birthday , you just felt happiness to be around her. I know she is with Jesus, and i know we will see her again, I am Mason's grandmother. Sondra Bailey
Jaimee Lowman
May 23, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I work with LouAnn and she is fantastic! I know that her mother must have been a very special lady and a blessing to all who knew her.
Stephen Wallace
May 23, 2012
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