Aileen Ruth McCrain

Aileen Ruth McCrain, 95, passed away February 16, 2023, at the John F. Keever Solace Center.

A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of of A.L. and Ruth Worrell Gambill. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond McCrain; a son, Tommy McCrain; a granddaughter, April Peters; three sisters, Kathleen Foster, Mary Robertson, and Marie Button.

She is survived by one daughter, Tina McCrain Bashor (George); three sons, Jerry McCrain (Patti), Michael McCrain (Barbara), and Timothy McCrain (Theresa); daughter-in-law, Pamela Hough; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Aileen was a graduate of Oakley High School and Asheville-Biltmore College. After retiring as secretary for Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School, she worked several more years as Secretary/Treasurer for Groce United Methodist Church of which she was a member for many years. She was active in the UM Women’s Group and Linus Quilting Group, making quilts for deserving children.

The funeral service is planned for Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Groce United Methodist Church on Tunnel Road with visitation with the family one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Gerald Davis will officiate. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Groce United Methodist Church, 954 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805. The burial will follow in Lewis Memorial Park.

Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.