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Marilyn Crum Obituary

Marilyn Crum
Raleigh, NC - Marilyn Joan Crum, 82, of Raleigh, NC, formerly of Cliffwood Lake, Vernon Township, NJ, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, January 7, 2021.
She was born in Paterson, NJ, to the late Nicholas and Sadie VanTol.
Mrs. Crum was a graduate from Eastside High School in Paterson, NJ, and after years of staying at home with her children, returned to school to become a dental assistant. She continued in that position for the next thirty-five years. She loved to sing and was a member of various church choirs through the years and proudly performed with the female acapella group, Harmony in Motion of Sussex County. She also enjoyed bowling, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family. She moved to Raleigh, NC in 2018 and was most recently living in Falls River Village.
Mrs. Crum was predeceased by her husband William H. Crum in 2018. She is survived by her children, Beverly Kelly and her husband Thomas of Sidney Center, NY, Glenn Crum and his wife Rhonda of Raleigh, NC, and William B. Crum and his wife Donna; grandchildren Jason Everett and his wife Lauren, Kyle Everett and his wife Danielle, Samantha, Rachel, Kelcey, Dylan, Spencer, and Levi; great-grandson Reid; brother-in-law Douglas Crum and Faye and sister-in-law Reida Richards; and a host of extended family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held in New Jersey at a later time.
Arrangements by Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Wake Forest, NC.
www.cswfuneralhome.com

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Published by The New Jersey Herald from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2021.

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Karen Kollet

January 20, 2021

I am deeply sorry at the loss of such a sweet lady. I have fond memories of Bev and me spending the night at dad and mom's house before a Beach Boys concert and before a charter fishing trip. Bev - I wish you comfort in knowing she is with your dad...... God bless and my deepest sympathy.

Dan Crum and Sue Ohnemuller

January 17, 2021

I will miss you Aunt Marilyn. We have some great memories and a special bond that will always be remembered.
Peace and love to Beverly, Glenn and Billy.

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Earl Richards

January 14, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Barb Miller

January 14, 2021

I was so saddened to hear this news. Marilyn sang in my very first church choir at Stockholm United Methodist Church when I was 16. Wonderful person, wonderful family! I know she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Frank Bookholt

January 13, 2021

So sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs C, my condolances to Beverly, Glenn, Billy and the entire Crum Family.

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