She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Bernice and her brother Bob Crotts, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, David Cromartie, daughter Julie Haas (Brandon), son Christopher Cromartie (Dawn), and grandchildren Sydney Haas, Will Haas, and Hannah Cromartie.
Eleanor was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and had a very special place in her heart for all of God’s creatures. Her dogs always made her smile and gave her great comfort. After graduating from Broughton High School in 1966, she attended Peace College, and then went on to Hardbarger Business College. She married David, the love of her life, in 1970. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, gardening, family trips to the beach, and spending time with her grandchildren.
The family will receive visitors at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 20 at Crabtree Valley Baptist Church located at 4408 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612 with a funeral service starting at 11:00 a.m. She will be laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the SPCA of Wake County located at 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603.
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh.