Eyvonne King Crowder

Eyvonne King Crowder, of Kingsport died Wednesday morning, January 12, 2011 at Indian Path Medical Center after an injury sustained in a fall.

She will be deeply missed by her husband of 44 years, Dr. Jack Crowder of Kingsport; her son Timothy Crowder of Durham, NC, and wife Rebecca; her daughter Erin Crowder Lackey of Asheville, NC, and husband Kip; her parents, Harry and Lucille King of Mason Hall, TN; her sister Mynonne Tate of Dyer, TN; and her four beloved grandchildren, Hoyt, Jackson, Audrey, and Cooper.

Eyvonne and her youngest grandson, Cooper, shared a birthday, and the family was fortunate to all be together for a birthday celebration last weekend. She will be remembered by those who knew her as a true lady, lovely both inside and out, gracious, soft-spoken, ever kind to others. She loved sailing with her husband and reading, singing, and playing with her grandchildren. She was generous in nature and always made time for her family, her friends, her church and community. She was a blessing in the lives of many, and her beautiful spirit will live on in our memories and in our hearts.

The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Northeast Church of Christ. The service will begin at 2 pm with Tim Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Indian Path Medical Center Foundation, Attn: Vivian Crymble, 2000 Brookside Drive, Kingsport, Tennessee 37660.