Virginia Leona Norris Crews

Virginia Leona Norris Crews, age 86, of Avon Park, FL, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018.  She was born on February 24, 1932 in Zolfo Springs, FL to Cecil Daniel and Mattie Mae (Robinson) Norris.  She was a Teacher and a Media Specialist at Avon Elementary, Avon Park High, and Avon Park Middle School, and was also an Assistant Principal at Avon Park High School - SFJC.  She has been a lifelong resident of this area, member of the First Baptist Church of Avon Park, member of the ADK Sorority and a Florida State University Alumni.  Virginia was an avid seamstress, enjoyed making jams and jellies, traveling, researching family genealogy, taking her grandchildren on adventures, and enjoyed her retirement years in the mountains in Morganton, GA.  She is survived by her Husband of 62 years – Joe Leslie Crews of Avon Park, FL; Daughters – Susan Roberts (Mark) of Winter Park, FL; Donna Harvard (Kevin) of Winter Haven, FL; Son – Joseph Crews (Karen) of Lecanto, FL; Sister – Cecilia Rhodes of Pavo, GA; Sarah Fisher of Palatka, FL; Grandchildren – Calvin, Kelley, Drew, Zachary, Zoe, Joseph, Austin; Great Granddaughter – Harper; Numerous Nieces, Nephews, and Great Nieces and Nephews.  She is preceded in death by her Parents; and Brother – Daniel Norris.  Memorial services will be held Monday, April 16, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Avon Park.  In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that book donations may be made to any of our local schools.