Phyllis Sue Crawford1,2

F, b. May 17, 1933, d. October 16, 2013
FatherCharles Harrison Crawford1,3,4,5,2 b. September 8, 1893, d. January 26, 1983
MotherEmma Lewis Adams1,3,4,5,2 b. April 11, 1896, d. March 30, 1986
     Her married name was Porter.3 Phyllis Sue Crawford married Arthur Warren "Art" Porter.2 Phyllis Sue Crawford was born on May 17, 1933 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2 She died on October 16, 2013 at Greenville Co., South Carolina, at age 80.2 She Phyllis Sue Crawford Porter, 80, widow of Arthur "Art" Warren Porter, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013. Mrs. Porter was born May 17, 1933 to the late Charles Harrison Crawford and Emma Adams Crawford. She retired from the Bi-Lo Corporation. Surviving are two sons, Steven Porter and wife Debbie, Barry Porter and wife Barbara; a daughter Sandi Theus Brashier and husband Mark; two brothers, Jake Crawford and wife Mildred and Charles Denny Crawford and wife Yvonne; a sister, Frances Crawford Brouse; seven grandchildren, Joshua Porter and wife Jenelle, Rachel Theus Cass and husband Eric, Stefanie Porter, Nathan Brashier, Rebecca Theus McDonald and husband Matt, Andrew Porter, Kyle Brashier and Zak Theus; and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by four brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be held 1 pm Saturday in the mausoleum chapel at Graceland East. Visitation immediately following the service in the chapel. The family will receive friends at the home, 956 Fargo Street in Mauldin, 4 - 6 pm. on October 18, 2013.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 415, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1

Family

Arthur Warren "Art" Porter b. January 6, 1925, d. February 24, 2000
Marriage*Phyllis Sue Crawford married Arthur Warren "Art" Porter.2 
Children
  • Steven Porter2
  • Barry Porter2
  • Sandi Porter2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1185] Greenville News, Greenville, SC, From the Phyllis Sue Crawford Porter obituary in the Oct 18, 2013 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold Willis Crawford obituary in the Sep 29, 2013 edition.
  4. [S4699] Bedford Bulletin, From the Winfred Burman Crawford obituary in the Apr 23, 2014 edition.
  5. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Beulah Marie Crawford Hill obituary.

Ocie Lee Bennett

F, b. July 1, 1916
     Her married name was Crawford. Ocie Lee Bennett married Thomas Theron Crawford, son of Charles Harrison Crawford and Emma Lewis Adams. Ocie Lee Bennett was born on July 1, 1916.1

Family

Thomas Theron Crawford b. October 2, 1915, d. September 26, 2000
Marriage*She married Thomas Theron Crawford, son of Charles Harrison Crawford and Emma Lewis Adams

Citations

  1. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Clara Lorene Bush1

F, b. September 20, 1927, d. February 6, 1989
     Her Social Security Number was 229-32-2078.2 Her married name was Crawford.1 Clara Lorene Bush married Harold Willis Crawford, son of Charles Harrison Crawford and Emma Lewis Adams.1 Clara Lorene Bush was born on September 20, 1927 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.2 She died on February 6, 1989 at Virginia at age 61.2

Family

Harold Willis Crawford b. February 17, 1926, d. September 28, 2013
Marriage*She married Harold Willis Crawford, son of Charles Harrison Crawford and Emma Lewis Adams.1 
Children
  • Jeff Crawford1
  • Christy Crawford1
  • Cynthia Crawford1
  • Teresa Crawford1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold Willis Crawford obituary in the Sep 29, 2013 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Arthur Warren "Art" Porter1

M, b. January 6, 1925, d. February 24, 2000
     Arthur Warren "Art" Porter was buried at Cannon Memorial Park, 1150 N. Main Street, Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., South Carolina.2 His Social Security Number was 180-18-7752.3 He married Phyllis Sue Crawford, daughter of Charles Harrison Crawford and Emma Lewis Adams.1 Arthur Warren "Art" Porter was born on January 6, 1925 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.3 He died on February 24, 2000 at Greenville Co., South Carolina, at age 75.3,2

Family

Phyllis Sue Crawford b. May 17, 1933, d. October 16, 2013
Marriage*He married Phyllis Sue Crawford, daughter of Charles Harrison Crawford and Emma Lewis Adams.1 
Children
  • Steven Porter1
  • Barry Porter1
  • Sandi Porter1

Citations

  1. [S1185] Greenville News, Greenville, SC, From the Phyllis Sue Crawford Porter obituary in the Oct 18, 2013 edition.
  2. [S4700] Cannon Memorial Park, Greenville Co., SC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Helen Mary Anderson1,2

F, b. August 3, 1917, d. February 25, 2000
     Helen Mary Anderson was buried at Maude Chapel Cemetery, Grassy Meadow, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 233-38-0574.3 Her married name was Crowder.1 She married Miles Joseph "Joe" Crowder, son of Joseph M. Crowder and Mollie Donnally.1,4 Helen Mary Anderson was born on August 3, 1917 at Dawson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.3,2 She died on February 25, 2000 at Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 82.3,2 She Helen Anderson Crowder, of Belle died Feb. 25, 2000, at home after a long illness. She was a retired schoolteacher for Kanawha County Schools, having taught at Belle Elementary School. She was a member of Mount Juliet United Methodist Church, Belle, and a graduate of Smoot High School and Morris Harvey College. She was a native of Dawson, Greenbrier County. Surviving: daughter, Mary Ellen Thompson of Belle; sons, Miles J. "Fuzzy" Crowder of DuPont City, Jack D. Crowder of Pinch; sister, Lillie Zickafoose of Marbury, Md; brother, Clayton Anderson of Cincinnati; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Fidler & Frame Funeral Home, Belle, with the Rev. Kerry Lilly officiating. Burial will be in Maude Chapel Cemetery, Grassy Meadow, Greenbrier County. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. on February 27, 2000.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 198, District 10-42, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia1

Family

Miles Joseph "Joe" Crowder b. February 27, 1907, d. January 25, 1999
Marriage*Helen Mary Anderson married Miles Joseph "Joe" Crowder, son of Joseph M. Crowder and Mollie Donnally.1,4 
Children
  • Jack D. Crowder2,4
  • Mary Ellen Crowder1,2
  • Miles Joseph "Fuzzy" Crowder Jr.2,4

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Helen Anderson Crowder obituary in the Feb 27, 2000 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Miles Joseph Crowder obituary in the Jan 26, 1999 edition.

Charles I. Rice1

M, b. circa 1908
     Charles I. Rice was born circa 1908 at Virginia.1 He married Hettie Florence Byers, daughter of William Conrad Byers and Florence Alma Crowder, circa 1927.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 230, District 12, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1

Occupation

1930Silk mill weaver1

Family

Hettie Florence Byers b. October 31, 1906, d. November 17, 1998
Marriage*Charles I. Rice married Hettie Florence Byers, daughter of William Conrad Byers and Florence Alma Crowder, circa 1927.1 
Child
  • Gilda B. Rice1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Walter M. Sheets1,2

M, b. June 13, 1887
     Walter M. Sheets married Rose Etta "Rosie" Byers, daughter of William Conrad Byers and Florence Alma Crowder.3,1 Walter M. Sheets was born on June 13, 1887 at Stokesville, Augusta Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 109, District 7, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1

Occupation

1920Paper mill worker1

Family

Rose Etta "Rosie" Byers b. May 25, 1893
Marriage*Walter M. Sheets married Rose Etta "Rosie" Byers, daughter of William Conrad Byers and Florence Alma Crowder.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Ruby E. Sheets1,2

F, b. circa 1912
FatherWalter M. Sheets2 b. June 13, 1887
MotherRose Etta "Rosie" Byers1,2 b. May 25, 1893
     Ruby E. Sheets was born circa 1912 at Virginia.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 109, District 7, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 230, District 12, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.