Geraldine Mccrumb

Geraldine "Gerry" McCrumb Age 92, a longtime resident of Northville and Plymouth, passed away August 26, 2013. She was born March 21, 1921 in Northville, Michigan; daughter of Charles and Irene (Fisher) Johnston. Gerry was born and raised in Northville; she graduated from NHS class of 1939. She was united in marriage to Jack B. McCrumb on January 14, 1943; they spent more than 49 loving years together until his death on October 30, 1992. She has lived in Plymouth since 1963 and has enjoyed spending almost every summer in Raber (U.P.) since 1949. Gerry was a dedicated homemaker and a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Northville. She was a member of the Questers Club in Novi and a Docent with the Mill Race Village in Northville. She was also a member of the Women's National Farm and Garden Club in Plymouth; where she held many titles including the National President. Gerry loved to garden, travel all over the world, and enjoyed reading. She was an avid craftsperson; she made everything from candles to clothing. She was a strong role model for her grandchildren whom she adored. She is survived by her son David (Roni) McCrumb; her grandchildren Hillary McCrumb and Steven (Greta Privitera) McCrumb, and her great granddaughter Matilda Joy McCrumb who truly brought joy to Gerry's life. She is also survived by her dear friend since they were 5 years old, Laura Hicks. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Visitation will be held Friday, August 30, 2013 from 2-8pm. A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 10am with visitation beginning at 9am at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 West Dunlap, Northville. Rev. Marsha M. Woolley from the First United Methodist Church of Northville will officiate the service. Mrs. McCrumb will be laid to rest at Rural Hill Cemetery in Northville. Memorial contributions would be appreciated to the Huron Valley Humane Society, 3100 Cherry Hill Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 or the Salvation Army, 9451 South Main Street, Plymouth, MI 48170.