Frances Kathleen Crowder Priest
January 17, 1948 – June 4, 2020
RALEIGH – Frances Kathleen Crowder Priest, 72, died peacefully at home on Thursday night. She was born in Wake County to the late Noah & Irene Martin Crowder. She retired from the Wake County School System where she was a Child Nutrition Manager. She had a feisty spirit, generous heart, and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister & friend. She will be missed by a lot of people who will always remember her warm smile. She was preceded in death by her husband and best friend Joseph “Mr. Joe” Albert Priest, siblings, John “J.W.” Crowder, Sr., & Annette Franks.
She is survived by her daughter, Cathie Lynne Williams (Fiance, Tom Bergeron) of Clayton, sons; Joseph Anthony Priest (Tiffany) of Helena, AL, Jonathan Keith Priest (Amy) of Wendell, granddaughter: Katie Rose Williams & sister, Idalia Hicks of Raleigh.
Graveside service 11 am, Monday, Montlawn Memorial Park.
Visitation 1-3 pm, Sunday, Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel, 211 W. Third St., Wendell following the guidelines and recommendations of the CDC. Facebook viewable 3 pm Monday. www.stricklandfuneral.com
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OUR HEARTS ARE VERY HEAVY FOR THE LOSS OF KATHY. IT GIVES COMFORT TO KNOW SHE IS RESTING IN THE ARMS OF JESUS AND REUNITED WITH JOSEPH. WE CONTINUE TO HOLD THE FAMILY CLOSE IN THOUGHT AND PRAY FOR STRENGTH IN THESE DIFFICULT DAYS AHEAD.
Good bye to my beloved friend “sister” who embraced me with her love and friendship from the first day I met her. She was a great lady who I will hold in my heart forever. Until we meet again my special friend. Lynne, Andy and Keith, your mom was a wonderful woman, that I had the greatest privilege to know. Thank you for welcoming me into your family with open arms. I’m sorry for your loss. God Bless you all at this time of grief.
My heart is sad with this news. To the family, may Kathy Rest in Peace. I remember all the good food she cooked/conversation we had and so much more at Martin Middle School. I had the pleasure of teaching all three of her kids: Lynne, Andy & Keith. So sorry for you loss.
This is such a wonderful and moving tribute to Kathy. I’m praying that you all will find comfort and peace in your precious memories of her.
Kathy’s smile was always a bright start to my days when she was at MMS-What a sparkling personality!!-Blessings to Lynne,Andy,and Keith—Sincerely,Bonnie Marshburn
Remembered Kathy from Martin Middle where she managed the cafeteria. I appreciated her smiling face and jovial attitude whenever we brought our students or “visited” the cafeteria. She will be missed.
Lynne, I am so sorry to hear of Kathy’s death. Please know that you and your brothers are in my heart and prayers at this difficult time. I have such fond memories of Kathy and also of Joe and your baseball teams. Take care and know that we care for you.
So sorry. For your loss
So sorry to hear about this Idalia. I know you will miss her& that great smile of hers! Thinking of you, Leigh Brantley Bryant.
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