Marie Crye, age 79, of Etowah, passed away, Friday evening, December 4, 2015, at a local healthcare facility. Born in McMinn County on January 20, 1936 to the late Floyd and Minnie Tucker, she was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Dessie Ann Standifer; and a son-in-law, Larry Key.
She is survived by children, Pat Key of Calhoun, Jamie Orr and wife Norma of Tellico Plains; grandchildren, Crystal Long, Tonya Long, Stephanie Spear, Allison Orr Carroll, Carmin Chastain, and Brandi Owenby; great-grandchildren, Parker, Avery , Damon, Aspen, and Jace. Several siblings, nieces, nephews, and other extended family members also survive.
A celebration of Life and Home going of Marie Crye will be held at 7p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2015 from the chapel of Serenity Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Cheatham officiating.
Graveside services will be at 1p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Mars Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. A white dove release ceremony will conclude the services.
The family will receive friends from 5-7p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Visit the Crye family guestbook and leave a message of comfort.