Velda Lois Crowe, age 82, of Harriman, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was born on December 23, 1940, in Belmont, Mississippi. She was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother. She loved her son dearly. She loved to help people and had a truly amazing heart.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Chester Paul Higginbottom and Lela Gertrude Higginbottom; husband: George “Buddy” Crowe; daughter: Terri Stevenson; and brother: Thomas “Gene” Higginbottom.

She is survived by her sons: Brad Crowe and Tommy Crowe; sister: Theola Barnard; brother: James Higginbottom; brother-in-law: Bobby Crowe; grandson: Chris French; friend: Tracy Cantrell; and several other nieces, nephews, and other extended family members

The family will receive friends on Friday, October 27, 2023, from 5 until 7 p.m. Eastern at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. A memorial service will follow. A private interment will be held at a later date.

Evans Mortuary in Rockwood is serving the family.