Mary “Eleanor” Crowder Denton
August 29, 1934 – April 19, 2023
Garner – Mary Eleanor Crowder Denton, 88, as a faithful woman went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. She was born in Wake County to the late Jack & Rachel Batten Crowder. She primarily worked as a hostess in the restaurant industry. Eleanor was known as the #1 Diva, but was also a very wise, hard-working woman who was well loved and respected, even seen as a mother and best friend to others. In addition to her parents, Eleanor was preceded by her daughter, Wanda Denton Wood, and her brothers, Bobby Wayne Crowder, and Eddie Crowder.
Funeral service will be 2:00pm on Monday, April 24, 2023, in the Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenmount Cemetery.
She is survived by her sons, Wiley Denton, Michael Denton, Kelly Denton, and her daughter Nicole Denton, 3 grandchildren, Cameron, Rodney and Kristi.
Flowers welcomed or donations can be made to your favorite “No Kill” shelter.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 23, 2023, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St. Wendell
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com
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Eleanor has been a good friend for so many years. From 42nd st. oyster bar to my visit with her at Laurels. I never saw her when she did not look beautiful with hair, makeup and nails flawlessly done. She was always encouraging and appreciative. She loved her family. I will certainly miss her. My sincere respect to her family.
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