Lillian P. Crowder
January 31, 1936 ~ March 27, 2001
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Mrs. Crowder was born in Buncombe County and was a daughter of the late Olus H. and Viola Ann O’Kelley Pressley. She was retired after 42 years with BASF and she was a faithful member of Edgewood Baptist Church, the choir and the Dorcas Sunday School Class.
Left behind to cherish her memory are one daughter, Kathy Fender and her husband Bruce of Candler; one son, Tim Crowder and his wife Michelle of Houston, TX; two sisters, Virginia Smith of Waycross, GA and Lorraine Ray of Candler; one brother, Kenneth Pressley of Los Angeles, CA; and four grandchildren, Trevor and Rachel Fender and Tiffany and Nicholas Crowder.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 pm Thursday at Edgewood Baptist Church with the Revs. Charles Shelton and Dennis Thurman officiating. Burial will be at Piney Mountain United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 7 - 8:30 pm Wednesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue and at other times will be at her daughter’s home at 21 Hookers Gap Road, Candler.
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I WOULD LIKE TO OFFER MY CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER. I KNOW SHE WILL BE MISSED.
I REMEMBER HER AS BEING A WONDERFUL PERSON THAT WAS DOING THE VERY BEST SHE COULD FOR HER CHILDREN.
TAKE COMFORT IN THE FACT THAT SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE THAN WE ARE. MAY THE LORD LOOK DOWN ON THOSE STILL HERE AND OFFER HIS HEALING HAND TO COMFORT YOU.
ONCE AGAIN, MY SYMPATHIES TO YOU, KATHY AND TIM, AND YOUR FAMILIES.
DEBBIE
LIllian was not just a friend to my mother, but also
a second mother to me. She and her children
are a very special part of my life and childhood
memories. Even though the miles have separated
us, the love has never declined. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you, Tim and Kathy, may the Lord
give you the strength you need. The important
part of this is to remember is that we will see her
again. When things seem over our head, remember
that they are under God’s feet.
Lillian, we love and will miss you! Your memories
are always to be cherished.
Lillian and I graduated from Candler High in’54. I will always remember her smile and pleasing personality. I saw her in Sept.. at our class reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Please accept our deepest
sympathy at this time of your
loss. We have known your mother for a very long time,
since she lived on Maple Ave.
We were very good friends and
will miss her.
God bless you.
Bill and Barbara
Kathy and Tim you have our deepest sympathy at the loss of your Mom. She was part of my childhood and Kathy you will always be part of our family. Love you and God Bless both.
With our deepest sympathy…Lillian was someone we admired and respected, truly a lady in all respects.
Tim, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort all of you during this time of sadness.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I worked with Lillian at BASF. I would like to express my sympathy to her family.May God be with each of you.From a friend who cares.Janie Green
Tim, Michelle, Tiffany and Nick, I send my thoughts and prayers of sympathy to you during your time of sadness.
I love you Granny!
Tim,
My family and I want to extend our deepest sympathies to you in this time of loss. May God’s love and caring be with you.
Lillian was a special lady and a big part of our family. We all will miss her smile. Tim and Kathy our prayers are with you during this time of
sadness.
Mr. and Mrs. Crowder, TIffany, and Nick:
I am so sorry for your loss. My family and I give our deepest sympathy and condolences. I love ya’ll.
Tiffany, I’m sorry, I know this is very hard. If you need to talk, I’m here for you. Don’t be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before we can meet again.
Mary
Lillian was a special friend, we’ve shared so much with each other. Tim and Cathy you are special also, I remember some of the fun things we use to do. Please know you are in our prayers. I will miss Lillian more than words can express.
Kathy and Tim,
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. I remember Lillian from when I was young, she always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. She was a special person and will be missed by everyone who knew her. May God’s blessings help ease the ache in your heart caused by her loss. We will keep your family in our prayers. Donna Gail