Dorothy Metcalf Crooke
August 11, 1922 ~ September 14, 2015
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Dorothy Metcalf Crooke, age 93, died Monday, September 14, 2015.
A native of Madison Co., she was born in Mars Hill to the late Kelly Metcalf and Veva Roberts McMahan. She attended Mars Hill College, and moved to Buncombe County in 1949.
She was a member of Starnes Cove Baptist Church and was a Sunday School teacher for 40 years.
She loved working with beautiful flowers and sold many to florists. She also loved doing crafts. She retired from the Square D Company.
Mrs. Crooke is survived by one son, Bart Crooke and wife Sheila; grandsons, Seth Crooke and wife Elizabeth, Jason Worley, Josh Worley and wife Myra; great-grandchildren Colton and Maddox Crooke, Jonas and Ryder Worley, and Wyatt and Henley Worley; sister Florence Fortin; brothers Jim and Mickey McMahan. She had 60 happy years with her husband, the late Thomas Atlee Crooke.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday at Starnes Cove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Charles Sams officiating. Burial will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 til 3:00 p.m. at the church, prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Starnes Cove Baptist Church, 149 Starnes Cove Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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I am so sorry to hear about Dot. She was someone I admired and loved. She will be greatly missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. All this in Jesus name. Becky Livingstom
The passing of such a sweet, kind, and dedicated lady. Her testimony was just being herself and was such a inspiration to everyone she met. She will surly be missed by her church family and has left such a empty space in the lives of family and friends, Shirley and I both will be praying for all of the family.
I am sorry for your loss. Dot was truly, A very Special Lady, worked with her at Square D until she retired, My thought and prayers are with you all on the loss of your Precious Mother,
I am sorry to hear about Dots passing. She was a wonderful person
and friend. You sure know they are together up there. My love
and prayers to you and the family.
Dear Bart, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. You and your family are in my prayers during this painful time. Sincerely Paul and Sandi Ownbey.
Mr. Crooke and family I am so sorry for loss of your Mother . My thoughts and prayers are with you all ; May Gods blessings be with you all
Dear Bart & family,
Our deepest sympathy to you with Dot’s passing. We cherish our memories of Dot and your dad at the DOT get-to-gethers years ago especially at the Christmas parties. Charlie told us that she was at Pisgah Manor. Ila is currently at Aston Park HCC and is scheduled for a pacemaker placement. She just turned 90. Again our deepest sympathy. Cherish your memories.
Bart, Shelia and Family: My love and prayers go out to each of you in the loss of sweet Dot. She was a shining example of what a true christian is all about. Always a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. I know she is rejoicing with Atlee today and you will see her again one day.
Mr. Bart Crooke, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. As you reminisck your many beautiful memories of Mrs. Dorothy, make they bring you solace. Always rely on the God of all comfort for strength as you move through this time of sadness.
So sorry Bart to hear about the loss of your Mother and your best friend…Cherish her memories as I know you will,they are forever,,may God Bless you and your Family is my prayer……….