Elizabeth "Betty" Crowner

March 9, 1935 - November 11, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Crowner, 84, of Charlotte, died peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2019 in Charlotte. Betty was born March 9, 1935 in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of Lawrence and Mary Catherine (McNabb) Frechen. She graduated high school before attending Rachella Beauty College. Betty married David Arthur Crowner on October 15, 1955, upon his return from Korea. She opened her own business, Betty's Beauty Shop, which served as the neighborhood gathering place, where there was always coffee, conversation, and a place for husbands to tinker in the garage with Dave. The two enjoyed 62 years of marriage until his death in 2017. Family would remain Betty's greatest joy. She is survived by her three children, Larry (Amy) Crowner of Olivet, Catherine Crowner of Charlotte, and Mike (Mallory) Crowner of Charlotte; 5 grandchildren, Greg (Amber) Rinehart, Andy (Marci) Rinehart, Holly (Dave) Evert, Charley (Ashley) Crowner, and Nicki (Garrett) Bensinger; several great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Coletta Vaughn; sister-in-law, Jane (David) Crowner-Friedman; honorary sons, George (Debbie) Theunick and Mark Kelley; and her nieces and nephews. Betty was predeceased by her husband, David A. Crowner in 2017; two grandchildren, David Crowner in 1979 and Skye in 1980; a great-grandson, David Evert; sister, Barbara Jean Mosher; brothers-in-law, Gerald Vaughn and Phillip Crowner; and, most recently, daughter-in-law, Amy Crowner. Friends are encouraged to support Betty's family at visitation and funeral services. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Dwight Ezop officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Pray Funeral Home with a Rosary at 8:00 PM. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Mary Church of Charlotte. Friends and family are asked to share memories of Betty on her Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.