Ethel Owens Crowe, 87, of Lynn died Friday, June 18, 2010 in Smith Phayer Hospice House, Landrum.

A lifelong resident of Polk County, she was the daughter of the late Broadus and Elizabeth Hudson Owens. Mrs. Crowe was the widow of Horace Crowe, who died in 1986. She was a member of Pacolet Baptist Church, Lynn.

Surviving is one daughter, Dianne Crowe of Lynn; one brother, James Speck Owens (Hazel) of Columbus. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held Monday, June 21, 2010 in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbus, with Rev. Dean Elliott officiating.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Dr., Columbus, N.C. 28722.

An online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.

McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.