Dean Crum

Etha Dean Nelson Crum

A Celebration of Life Service for Etha Dean Nelson Crum, 93, is set for 2:00 pm Tuesday at Hatchie Chapel with Joe Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in the Hatchie Chapel Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 12:00 to service time.

Dean died November 26, 2022 at NMMC in Tupelo, MS. She was born November 20, 1929 to the late Clester William and Rose Etha Nelson. She and her husband, Bro. Floyd Crum were founding members of Hatchie Chapel Church. Dean was active in the church, serving as the prayer room counselor. Over the years, she worked for the Red Cross, as a beautician and for Alcorn Co. Schools in the cafeteria. She was an avid walker, enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, William Hugh Nelson; and sister, Wilma Hodge.

She is survived by her husband, Bro. Floyd P. Crum; son, Floyd J. Crum; sisters, Lilly Mae Miles and Ilene Yager; special daughter, Tammy Roseberry Thornton; special friends, Jackie Crum, Courtney Bayless, Mildred Roseberry and Maxine Wilbanks; and a host of other family and friends.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialcorinth.com for the Crum family.

Arrangements are under the care of Memorial Funeral Home.