Mabel Irene Gentry

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ELIZABETHTON — Mrs. Irene Gentry Crowe, 96, Elizabethton went home to be with her Lord, Sunday, February 3, 2013 in the Hillview Health Center.

A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late William and Cora Berry Gentry. She had lived most of her life in Elizabethton. She was a graduate of the Watauga Academy. Mrs. Crowe had worked at several different department stores in Elizabethton. Until her illness she was an active member of Oak Street Baptist Church. She was an excellent seamstress, loved working in her garden, canning, cooking , and loved to quilt. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Rev. John W. Crowe, three brothers: Maynard, Harry and Robert Gentry and two sisters; Dorothy Hammonds and Icle Nave.

Survivors include a daughter & son-in-law: Flora & Henry Joy, Johnson City. Two Sons & daughters-in-law: Roger & Cookie Crowe, Elizabethton and Carey & Betty Crowe, Knoxville. Four Grandchildren: Kendra McPherson, Becky Jackson, Brian Crowe and David Crowe. 8 Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces & Nephews including two special nieces: Wilma Shoun and Barbara Blevins. Her special friends: Shelby Medearis and Vi Watson.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2013 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Hendrich officiating. Interment will follow in Butler Memorial Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Brian Crowe, David Crowe, Dustin Jackson, Robert McPherson, Peter Crowe, Sam Crowe, Alvin Woodby and Ben Watson.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the entire staff of Hillview Health Center for the excellent care our mother received. To those who prefer, Memorials may be made in memory of Mrs. Crowe to "We Love Our Church," Oak Street Baptist Church, 804 Oak Street, Elizabethton, Tenn. 37643.

Mabel married John W. Crowe about 1932 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . John was born about 1912 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Cora Elizabeth Berry about 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Cora (daughter of William James Berry and Mary Callie C. Pearce) was born on 17 Aug 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Apr 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Saraphina Morley on 4 Nov 1875 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Saraphina (daughter of William Alexander Morley and Elizabeth J. Blevins) was born in Apr 1857 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mary Callie C. Pearce on 15 Feb 1877 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1857 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Philip married Hester Cable on 21 Feb 1841 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hester (daughter of Benjamin Caesar Cable and Rebecca Primer) was born about 1824 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Elizabeth J. Blevins on 3 Mar 1852 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth was born on 15 Feb 1835 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Apr 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mary Pierce on 15 Jan 1844 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 18 Aug 1811 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 25 Jan 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]