Patricia Ann Crown
October 15, 1927 ~ January 14, 2021
Born in:
Ballinger, TX
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailAsheville- On Thursday January 14, 2021, Patricia Crown, loving wife, mother of three children, and grandmother to five grandchildren and two great grandchildren, passed away at the age of 93.
Patricia was born on October 15,1927 in Ballinger Texas to Juliet and Malcolm McGregor. She graduated from The University of Texas in 1954, earned her Masters degree from Fairfield University in 1979. Patricia raised two sons and a daughter, John McGregor, Robert Miles, and Ann Armstrong, in her long time home of New Canaan, CT, where she was also employed as a social worker for over 20 years. She married Charles Crown in 1980.
Patricia was an avid tennis player and took pride in staying active within her community. She was a member of the New Canaan Field Club, Daughters of the American Revolution, St. Marks Episcopal Church, Women’s Republican Club, and the Association of University Women. She was known for her delightful ability to put those around her at ease, her infectious smile, and her kind and compassionate spirit.
Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Crown. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, John McGregor Copeland (Erika), of Deltona FL, Robert Miles Copeland (Gloria), of Dunwoody Ga, Ann Armstrong Copeland (David McLellan), of Asheville NC, as well as her five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at a later date. Donations may be sent to Arbor Terrace of Asheville Christmas fund. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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I first met Pat forty years ago, her smile and easy going mannerisms made you feel at ease. It wasn’t until 2000 that I got to know more about this gracious lady, when we worked together at Vine Cottage in the Human Services Department. As a nurse this was a new experience for me as a Senior Outreach Worker. Pat knew many of our clients because of her years in New Canaan and Dr. Crown’s practice, she was supportive and together we made a good team. She always greeted everyone with a gentle smile and would say, “How can I help you.”
After she retired from Vine Cottage we would meet in Mead Park for lunch, or kept in touch by phone. I remember how proudly she marched in the Memorial Day parade for the DAR, happily described the family musical gatherings, and did catch-up of what was happening to our clients and the office , and lastly how she was doing with her Spanish. Many of our clients would ask about Pat and recall how she had always been so kind.
I last saw Pat at Waveny Care after Dr., Crown’s passing ,when she remarked she wanted to be someplace else. I was told that she had gone with her family, I felt glad for her. I have fond memories of this gentle yet strong lady, and glad for the times we shared.
On behalf of the 2,350 members of Connecticut DAR, I send our sincere condolences to the family of Pat Crown. Pat was a longstanding member of the DAR, having joined in 1990. We remember her fondly marching with the Hannah Benedict Carter Chapter in the New Canaan Memorial Day parade. May God bless you all as you mourn the loss of dear Pat. We thank her for her membership and for all that she did as a kind and caring social worker in New Canaan.
Very sorry to hear this sad news. She was a wonderful wife and companion to my father, Dr Charles Crown for forty years, and a gracious lady filled with southern hospitality. Always kind and welcoming to me
during my visits, I considered her a friend. RIP Pat