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Mary Rose
Crain
May 7, 1926 – December 21, 2025
Mary Rose Crain, 99, of Elkton, MD passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Born in War Eagle, WV on May 7, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Virginia Radford Grubb.
Mrs. Crain, a devoted homemaker, dedicated her life to caring for her family and creating a warm, welcoming home. She will be remembered for her kindness, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to those she loved.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Vic Crain, children; Paula Bourkland (Marty), Gibsonville, NC, Charles Kennedy (Karen), Elkton, MD, and Clarence "Tonto" Kennedy (Felecia), Charlestown, MD, daughter in law; Donna Kennedy, son in law; Rickey Smith, eleven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren, and sister; Glenda Hatcher, Statesville, NC.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son; Steve Kennedy, daughter; Cathy Smith, daughter in laws; Paula Kennedy and Marilyn Kennedy, brothers; Reynard, Pete, Charles, and Billy Jack, and sisters; Norma Jean and Anna Mae.
Funeral service will be held 11 AM, Monday, December 29, 2025, at Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Street, Elkton, MD 21921, with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Interment will be in Gilpin Manor Memorial Park, Elkton, MD.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Boys Town, 14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE 68010
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