Long Island………..Bernice Hutcherson Crews, age 89 of Long Island died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born September 18, 1930 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Willie Parrish Hutcherson, Sr. and Stella Waller Hutcherson. She was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters.  Mrs. Crews was a member of Straightstone Baptist Church and retired from the Long Island Post office after 26 years of service.  After retirement she loved gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, J.T. Crews of the residence; one daughter, Joan and Jerry Redder of Blacksburg; one son, Bruce Crews and Sally Ridgeway of Long Island; one sister, Janey Moyer of Lynchburg; three grandchildren, Alison and Greg Whittaker of Blacksburg, Nathan Crews of Long Island, and Daniel and Sarah Crews of Long Island; and four great-grandchildren, Kaleigh Whittaker, J.T. Whittaker, Katie Crews, and John Crews.

Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Straightstone Baptist Church Cemetery by Rev. James Manuel and Pastor Jim Fox.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2019 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Straightstone Baptist Church, 4660 Straightstone Road, Long Island, VA 24569.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, Virginia is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.