Myrna Margaret Crump

Myrna Margaret Crump, 85, of Morganton died Tuesday, December 8, 2020.  Born in Burke County, NC on September 20, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Trumble and Mary Settlemyre Trumble.  Myrna was a member of Drexel First Church of God where she worked in the church nursery for over 30 years, helped with vacation Bible school, and worked in the Christmas bazaar.  Myrna taught her grandchildren to read before they started school.  She enjoyed Hallmark movies, her vegetable/flower garden, and animals.  She also enjoyed travelling, having visited every state but Hawaii.  “The secret to a good life might very well be love, hope, kindness, and give of yourself to others.”

Myrna is survived by her husband of 68 years, Truette Crump of the home; children, Trudy Pitts (Charles) and Danny Crump; grandchildren, Alison Randolph (Demetris), Ashley Atkinson (Josh), and Todd Pitts; great-grandchildren, Farrah, Brooke, and Maximus Randolph, and Lincoln Atkinson; and an extended family member, Sara Gordon.

In addition to her parents, Myrna was preceded in death by three brothers.

The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Burke Memorial Park with Rev. Jake Eldridge officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Drexel First Church of God.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.