Patsy R. Crump, 81, widow of J.C. Crump, died Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Palmetto Health Tuomey.

Born April 1, 1937 in Oostanaula community of Calhoun, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Terrell Phillips and the late Myrtle Taylor Phillips. She was a member of Shaw Heights Baptist Church. Mrs. Crump had a nursing career that spanned over 54 years, including 33 years at Shaw AFB and six years at NHC Healthcare. She won numerous awards during her career. She loved her children and grandchildren, and was a dedicated caregiver to her family, friends, and patients.

Survivors four children, Michael Crump of Phoenix, AZ, Susan Binger (Ken) of Lakeville, MN, Lamar Crump, and Terry Crump both of Sumter; four grandchildren, Michael Crump, Jr., Kristal Crump, Betsy Binger, and Lucas Binger; two great grandchildren, Shelby Crump, and Adara Crump; two brothers, James Richard Phillips and Thomas F. Phillips; and a sister, Virginia Brown.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Max Phillips and A.T. Phillips; and a sister, Louise Phillips Blalock.

Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday at Shaw Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob White officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home.

Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Shaw Heights Baptist Church, 2030 Peach Orchard Road, Sumter, SC 29154.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

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