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]