sandra marlene (Smitherman) crotts

Marlene Smitherman Crotts, 54, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2001.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home in Winston-Salem. Burial will be in Stoney Knoll Methodist Church Cemetery in East Bend.

Born in Winston-Salem, Mrs. Crotts moved to Marietta, Ga., in 1969. She retired as a banker with the Bank of America after 31 years of service. During her 31 years of service, she was frequently recognized for her superior customer focus and commitment. Mrs. Crotts was a former president and vice-president of Georgia Financial Woman's International.

Survivors include her husband Jeffrey L. Crotts of Marietta, Ga.; a daughter, Ellen Benge of Winston-Salem; her father R.B. Smitherman of East Bend; a sister, Polly Crews of Winston-Salem; two brothers, Tom Smitherman of Woodstock, Ga., and Alan Smitherman of Winston-Salem; two grandsons, Justin Hill and Cody Benge; and her nieces and nephews.

Contributions may be made to Haven House Hospice, 5411 Northland Drive, Atlanta, Ga. 30342. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home.