Ruby Crook
October 19, 1925 ~ November 17, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Ruby Burrell Crook, 84, formerly of Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at Swain County Hospital, in Bryson City.
Born on October 19, 1925 in Tryon, NC, Mrs. Crook was a daughter of the late Washington and Mabel Burrell. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Frank Crook, and by five sisters.
Ruby retired from the National Climatic Center after many years of service. She was a member of Enka Baptist Church. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.
She is survived by her sister, Lona Mae Ross, of Tryon; sons, Mike Crook (Annette), of Bryson City, and Roger Crook, of Louisville, KY; grandchildren, Willie Crook (Jennifer), of Kentucky, April Crook Parr, of Asheville; and great-grandchild, Charlotte Crook, of Kentucky.
A funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Earl Holden officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Her family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
I still can remember Aunt Ruby as young girl going off to work for the government and admire her for buying a home for Grandma and Grandpa to live in.
I have wonderful memories when Mama, Anne, and I would come to visit on Sundays. Shooting pool in the basement, and having the BEST meatloaf for dinner, which the two sisters, Lona Mae and Ruby would make. Aunt Ruby was a wonderful lady and I will miss her greatly. Love, Catherine
April our hearts go out to you and your family we are sure she was a wonderful person if anything like you we love you.
Kurts Family
Dear Roger and Mike:
Just want to let you know that our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Your mother and daddy were always good neighbors on Pond Road. Love to your family.
Clyde, Dot and Phyllis McKinney
Sorry for the loss of your mom/grandmother, our prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. Patrick and Marty
Dear Mike, My sincere condolenaces to you and your family for the passing of your mother. It’s been a long time since we were in elementary and high school together. My God bless and comfort you, Annette, and your family.
Roger,
I have not seen you in many years, but I read in the paper of your mothers death, and just wanted to express my sympathy.She is now in a much better place.May God comfort you in your loss.
Mike & April,
Glena, Me and the Girl’s are very sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do please let us know. We will talk later.
Sincerely, With Love,
The Girl’s & Me
May God be with you at this time of great loss. I remember how supportive your Mom was and that you will surely miss her.
In Christ’s love,
Wayne Harris