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Nell Landis Crump, 94, of Elkton, passed away on Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, at Willow Estates.
Mrs. Crump as born on March 9, 1915, in Weyers Cave, and was the daughter of the late William Franklin and Mary Frances Evans Landis.
She retired from the Rockingham County School System, where she worked in the cafeteria. She was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Elkton. Mrs. Crump was also active with the Blue Ridge Garden Club, Elkton Library, Meals on Wheels and volunteered with the E.A.U.S.
In 1932, she married George William Crump, who preceded her in death on Feb. 1, 1970. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Crump Gallis.
Mrs. Crump is survived by three sons, John W. Crump of Staunton, George Bill Crump of Mount Crawford, and James R. "Jimmy" Crump of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a daughter, Mary Higgs of Elkton; 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at the Kyger Funeral Home at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Stuart C. Wood officiating. Burial will be private at the Elk Run Cemetery. Friends may visit the Kyger Funeral Home, where her body is present. Friends may also visit the home of Mary Crump Higgs, her daughter in Elkton, or George "Bill" Crump, her son in Mount Crawford. The casket will be closed.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Elkton Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 152, Elkton, VA 22827, or to the Elkton Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 91, Elkton, VA 22827.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.kygers.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton.
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