Dorothy Buchanan Crews
October 14, 1919 ~ December 8, 2008
Resided in:
Black Mountain, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Dorothy Buchanan Crews, 89, of Black Mountain, died Monday, December 8, 2008, at Memorial Mission Campus.
A native of Hickory, NC, she was a daughter of the late Rhonda Council and Hilda Field Buchanan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Hunter Crews, Jr., who died in 1972; a son, MIA Capt. John Hunter Crews, III and a sister, Hilda Andrew.
Mrs. Crews had worked for Three Mountaineers and was a charter member and elder at Westminster Presbyterian Church. She spent many hours volunteering with the Beautification Committee of Black Mountain, Meals–On-Wheels and ABCCM.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy Robb of Asheville, Catherine Conroy and husband Vince of Charleston; a brother, Rhonda C. "Buck" Buchanan of Greenville, SC; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Revs. Lynn Webber and Walter Styles officiating.
Her family will receive friends following the service at the church and request that memorials be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 15 Overbrook Place, Asheville, NC 28805.
To John Bowman and family.
You will continually be in my thoughts and in my prayers. May God bless you and keep you during this difficult time.
I didn’t know Dorthy personally, but I know one of her grandsons, John Bowman, well. If she had anything to do with siring John, she had to be a great lady. I know John was devistated at her passing.
Judy & Cathy, I am so sorry to have heard of your Mother’s passing. She was such a Dear sweet person. She brought lots of joy to my life the years that I worked for her and was a dear friend to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. She is for sure an angel in God’s heaven. Susan
Judy,
Our condolences on the loss of your mother. We tried to call you yesterday but were unable to get through.
Roger and Janice
John Bowman spoke of his grandmother often and shared great stories of her; through his stories I grew to know her and understand the wonderful lady she was. I know John is deeply saddened at this time and will miss her very much.
My thoughts and prayers are with him and the entire family.
Jude, I am so sorry that I am unable to be with you right now, but I know that having your loving family around you will sustain you and give you comfort. I always adored your mother’s sense of humor, and know why you are such a joyful and loving person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I will see you soon. Sally
We in Black Mountain will miss Dot immensely.Dot was always upbeat and a pleasure to be with.We were blessed to have known Dot.May God be with her family.
Willie and Bob Headley
judy, my deepest condolences… mothers are angels on earth.know you will miss her….i call my mother everyday ;glad your mother was close by for you…
fondest regards, ‘sefus’
Judy & Cathy, I am going to miss your Mom. She was such a terrific person. She taught me in Sunday School when I was about 11. I remember going with her and my Mom (Sara Capps) to Charleston several years ago. She was a ball of fire! She will be so missed! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lynne Capps Freeman
Judy and Cathy, I remember the wonderful things your mom and dad did for the students at Haw Creek in John’s class. They made sure we had parties and these were highlights of elementary school. You have such an amazing family and are loved by many people.
Dear Mr. Buchanan,
Bill and I were so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. We have heard what a very special person she was. We are thinking of you and keeping you and your family in our prayers. We love you!
Love, Lisa
I send my heartfelt condonlences on your loss and pray God’s blessings in your lives. (I am Buck’s pastor at Northside UMC, Greenville SC)
Mrs. Crews (‘aunt Dot’ to me) was like a second mother to me. My father was in the military and we moved often. When it came time for me to leave home and seek my way in the world I came to live with Aunt Dot and thereafter formed some of my fondest memories. Dot will always be alive and well in those memories, and in my heart.
Mrs. Crews was a person that I looked forward to seeing as often as possible. I knew that when I would see her she would greet me with a smile and a positive attitude. She helped me to learn to make the best of situations. I will truly miss her and am glad that we crossed paths in our lives.
Judy and Cathy,
I just found out about your Mom’s passing. When I read the obituary and saw her picture, I could hear her delightful voice and laugh. She was such a special person and so much a part of my family’s life. Heaven is getting crowded this year. We will be keeping you in our prayers in the coming weeks and months.
I am a vendor at the Black Mountain Tailgate Market and Mrs. Crews was one of our absolute favorite customers. She was a super wonderful person and we will miss her hugely! There is no question where she is now! Everyone here at Jake’s Farm sends their most sincere consolences to all of you.
I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time for our family. My Nana was a wonderful person who gave us all so much love. The care and compassion we have received has shown me that the love and light she gave to this world will live on. Nana would be so pleased to know how much she was loved and will be missed. I know she is smiling down on us.