Edna Briggs Crook

Asheville After 56 years of wedded bliss, Althea Edna Briggs Crook, 79, made her journey home to meet the Lord Tuesday, December 16, 2008. A native of Asheville, Mrs. Crook was the daughter of the late Lyda Zeb Briggs and Birttie Joyce Rhoads Briggs. Mrs. Crook is survived by her husband, Leonard Corbitt Crook of Asheville; daughter, Margaret J. Baker and husband, Cecil E. Baker of Jacksonville, FL; grandson, Jason C. Baker and wife, Crystal M. Baker and great grandsons, Brad K. Baker and Aiden N. Baker all of Jacksonville, FL; brother, Stanley A. Briggs and wife, Juanita Luther Briggs of Asheville. Funeral services will be held 2 P.M. Friday, December 19, 2008 in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Rice and Rev. Stan Welch officiating. The viewing for Mrs. Crook will be held 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday, December 18, 2008 at the funeral home.