Gertrude Christina "Trudy" Krone, of Charlotte, NC, went to be with our Lord early Friday morning, December 5, 2014, at Sardis Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her devoted son by her side. She was 89 years old.
Born September 13, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY, Trudy was the youngest of six children born to the late John Pratt Whitfield and Christina McIntyre Whitfield. A proud member of the Whitfield family, she was preceded in death by her brothers, George Whitfield, John “Jack” Whitfield, Francis “Scotty” Whitfield, and recently deceased Donald Whitfield. While in New York, Trudy started a chapter of OA (Overeaters Anonymous) and sponsored many members. Before moving to North Carolina, she worked for Marine Midland Bank in the World Trade Center. In 1989 and upon learning of the impending birth of her first grandchild, Trudy quickly moved to Charlotte. She loved attending Eastern Hills Baptist Church and helped organize a group of volunteers to visit and read to the residents of the Brian Center Nursing Home. Trudy loved her bible study and singing hymns. She also enjoyed playing bingo at her retirement community.
Surviving are her brother, Peter Whitfield and wife, Barbara, of North Scituate, MA; her sister-in-law, Elsie Whitfield of Marlborough, CT; her sons, Dave Krone of Charlotte and Robert Krone of Staten Island, NY; her husband, Harry S. Krone of Staten Island, NY; her grandchildren, Rusty Osborne, Rachel Osborne and Kirk Krone; and two great grandchildren, Madalynn Osborne and Alexander “Xander” Sink.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. Monday at McEwen Funeral Service, Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road in Mint Hill. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, at Eastern Hills Baptist Church with the Rev. James Weddington officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Eastern Hills Baptist Church, 4855 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28205.
Arrangements under the direction of McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel, Mint Hill, NC.
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