Carrell Sue Colley Crowder

Carrell Sue Colley Crowder, of Zellwood, Florida, died Saturday, January 28, after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Carrell, a native of Eagle Rock, was preceded in death by her parents, Stan Colley and Gray Broughman, her brother, Tom Colley and her sister, Virginia Nichols.

Left to cherish Carrell’s memory is her loving husband of 59 years, Loyd Crowder, of the home. She also is survived by a sister, Ruth (Gerry) Williams, of Salem, Va., two sons, Ken (Norma) Crowder, of Norton, Va., and Barry (Patti) Crowder, of Lancaster, SC. Carrell also is survived by 7 grandchildren: Stan Ashley Crowder of Venice, FL, Alyssa Marie Rodriguez of Alpharetta, GA, Brandon Loyd Crowder of Los Angeles, CA, William Cody Crowder of Goodlettsville, TN, Caleb Warner Crowder of Los Angeles, CA, Chelsea Virginia Crowder of Lancaster, SC and Tanner Chance Crowder of Norton, Va. Carrell is also survived by 3 great grandchildren.

Carrell spent much of her life in Roanoke, Norton and Pulaski, but moved to the Central Florida area in 1985. She retired as Secretary of Norton Elementary School then relocated to Apopka, FL. She later retired from Zellwood Farms in Zellwood, FL., where she spent many years as Director of Human Resources for the company.

The family will receive friends Friday, Feb. 3, from 5-8 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road, Daleville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church (White Church), 1610 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle with the Rev. Rodney Longmire officiating. Interment will follow immediately after the service in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Pallbearers are Brandon Crowder, Will Crowder, Caleb Crowder, Tanner Crowder, Kevin Crowder, and Bill Teaford.

A reception for family and friends will be held following the service and interment in the Mount Pleasant Methodist Church fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3959 Electric Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24018.

On-line condolences may be made to Carrell’s family at www.rader-funeralhome.com.

Rader Funeral Home
540-992-1212

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