Mrs. McCrary was born November 4, 1917 in Roanoke Rapids to the late Eddie and Dora Hawkins. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Benjamin E. McCrary; daughter: Nancy M. Burgess; brother: Howard M. Hawkins.
Mrs. McCrary worked for a number of years in the cafeteria at William R. Davie High School, she also worked in the office of J.P. Stevens Rosemary Mill. She was a lifelong member of Smith United Methodist Church, former Sunday School Superintendant, member of the WSCS and a member of the adult Sunday School Class.
Mrs. McCrary is survived by her son: James E. “Jimmy” McCrary and wife Bonnie of Suffolk, VA; son-in-law Donald L. “Donnie” Burgess of Durham, NC; two grandsons: Keith McCrary of Suffolk, VA and Alan McCrary and wife Jenni of Carrsville, VA: two great grandchildren: Ethan and Hannah McCrary.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Smith United Methodist Church with Rev. Curtis Mull officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 11, 2010 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.
Memorials may be made to Smith United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 1215 Smith Church Road Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.
Online condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com.
Comments
My heart was deeply saddened to hear of your sudden loss. May your cherished memories lessen your burden. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kimberly Jones Moore
LHS Class of '96
My heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to you and your family on such a very sad occasion. The Bible at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4 speaks of "The Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation". May He be your support as you deal with the loss of your dear Mother and Sister. Please know that your friends and co-workers are praying in your behalf.
Agape,
Iris Langhorn
Co-Worker
I am so sorry to hear of such a disturbing tragedy. My prayers are with you and your family during this horrific time.
Kathleen Kling
It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.