Mrs. Lois Bolding McCrary

Lois Bolding McCrary died May 30, 2010 at the age of 89 after many months of declining health. Mrs. McCrary was born in Liberty, South Carolina on December 31, 1920 to William Melvin and Rosalee Rampey Bolding. She was the oldest of their five children, and the only daughter. Mrs. McCrary graduated from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina in 1938 with a degree in Education. She was a home economics teacher in Liberty when she met her beloved husband, William Vernon McCrary. Vernon was so smitten with her that he tripped on the steps as he was introducing himself and fell flat on his face. They were married in 1942 and enjoyed 42 years of marriage until Vernon’s death in 1984. Lois and Vernon moved to Asheville in 1951. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Asheville for 59 years, as well as an active volunteer for a number of charitable causes. She was the manager and buyer for Bell's Gatehouse for many years. Lois was a loving, refined lady who particularly enjoyed her large circle of friends, whether they were playing bridge, hosting luncheons, or traveling to China and Europe. She took great pleasure in entertaining her family and friends at her beach home in Litchfield, South Carolina as well as her adventures with the Good Time Girls and the Last Resort Club. She was a member of the Biltmore Forest and Asheville Country Clubs, the Town and Country Garden Club, and the Children's Welfare League. She is survived by her son, William Vernon McCrary, Jr. and his wife Esta of Greenville, South Carolina as well as her daughter Anne McCrary Brady of Atlanta, Georgia. In addition, Mrs. McCrary is survived by four grandchildren; William Vernon McCrary III of Asheville, Bradley Gibson McCrary of Greenville, South Carolina, Betsy Brady Elias and Lauren Brady Cohran both of Atlanta, Georgia. She was blessed with four great grandchildren – Anna and Ava McCrary, and Brady and Walker Elias. Mrs. McCrary was predeceased by her brothers Louie Bolding, Don Bolding, and Dean Bolding and she is survived by her brother Leon Bolding. The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 11 AM in the Norma F Pulliam Chapel in Asbury Commons at Givens Estates. The family will receive friends after the service. Internment will be a private family service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to John F. Keever Solace Center, 21 Belvedere Rd Asheville, NC 28803 or the Ministry Assistance Fund at Givens Estates, 2360 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Morris Funeral Home, 304 Merrimon Avenue is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent through the website www.morrisfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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Mrs. Lois Bolding McCrary

December 31, 1920 - May 30, 2010