Lois Irene Crum

Lois Honeycutt Crum, 91, died March 21, 2016. She was a proud native of Johnson City and lived there most of her life. Ms. Crum was a daughter of the late Paul Honeycutt and Edith Laws Honeycutt Sproles and a descendant of Michael Hyder who helped build Fort Watauga and served with the Overmountain Men during the Revolutionary War. She married Howard Crum (now deceased) October 14, 1945. Three children survive - David Crum of Johnson City, Tom Crum and wife Erma of Jonesborough, Susan VanWingerden and husband Dave of Charlotte, NC. She loved being a mother and said her children taught her how to love. Other survivors include her grandchildren, Scott Crum, Connie Warren, Randy VanWingerden and wife Ashley, Bronson VanWingerden; great grandchildren, Nicholas Mullins, Keirsten Mullins, and Diana Warren; sister, Emma Honeycutt Cready; sister-in-law, Allison Brevard; nieces and nephews; and dear friends, Marjorie Hileman and her daughter, Jeannie Saylor. In addition to her parents, others preceding her in death are her brother, Ralph Honeycutt; sister, Nora Honeycutt Paret; and daughter-in-law, Diane Crum. Ms. Crum was a charter member of Midway Presbyterian Church where she served in many areas including treasurer and teacher. She was later a member of Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church serving as treasurer, Board of Trustees member, and other services. Lois attended Jonesborough High School and graduated from Science Hill High School. She also attended East Tennessee State University. She worked for Hamilton National Bank for 30 years in various positions. She was the Assistant Manager of the VA Employees Credit Union for 10 years and Office Manager of the local Salvation Army for 5 years. She said that when she was able to help someone in need, she received more pleasure than the recipient did. Throughout her lifetime Ms. Crum supported and volunteered for numerous organizations that assisted the less fortunate among us in various ways. She enjoyed life and learning. She was a charter member of ETSU Institute of Learning. Among the many organizations she belonged to are Council for Community Concerns, Volunteer Grandparents, Senior Citizens Intergenerational Volunteers, Writers Association, PTA, Jung Society, and Volunteer Johnson City. When she was no longer able to volunteer, she received pleasure in collecting positive sayings and quotes reflecting her thoughts, which she then distributed to others on envelopes and passing them along to those she encountered in life. These are some that most nearly express her personal feeling about life: Freedom is not free. Honor those who paid for it. He who takes and never gives may last a long time, but never lives. Into each life some rain must fall. All sunshine makes a desert. Celebrate diversity. Live, love, and learn. A graveside service is scheduled for 12 pm Friday, March 25, 2016 at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Family and friends are requested to meet at the cemetery for the service. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.