Mrs. Theresa Ellene Crews

Theresa Ellene Crews departed this life suddenly on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. She was born March 13, 1941 to the late Haywood and Magnolia B. Perry. Theresa was proud of her status as a native Washingtonian. She spent her formative years growing up in the Trinidad neighborhood and graduated Spingarn H.S. class of 1958. She remained a resident of Washington, D.C. for a large portion of her life relocating to Prince Georges County in early 1987. Theresa was first married to James C. Palmore (Deceased); and from this union were three sons; Marcus T, Maurice C., and Malcolm K. Palmore. Her life of public service spans over three decades working at the Internal Revenue Service, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and the US Department of Justice. She enjoyed traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends. In 1987, Theresa married James (Jim) E. Crews, a life-long public servant and veteran of the U.S. Navy. The two enjoyed a wonderful marriage of 31 years until Jim’s death in 2018. Theresa and Jim, her soulmate, enjoyed a full life of weekend travel adventures to places like Virginia Beach, the Bahamas, and to the Casinos. After Jim’s passing, mom spent most of her days keeping busy around the house, tending to her house plants, and the weekly visits of her great-grandchildren, when their mom (Emani) would come to do her hair. In 1997, Theresa retired from the U.S. Department of Justice where she received numerous cash and recognition awards for her distinguished work ethic and 27 years of federal government service. Theresa served her community and supported several faith-based organizations. She was one of the original residents of the Cameron Grove Senior Living community where she served on the Cameron Grove Homeowners Association Board holding several positions. Theresa is survived by her loving sons, Marcus, Maurice, and Malcolm (Janet), grandchildren (Monique, Emani, Marcellus, Daniel, Nathan, and Eliana), great-grandchildren (Jayden, Azhar, and Asyhia), her only surviving sibling, Harold R. Perry (Annette), sisters-in-law, Deatrie and Delores Perry, numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces. She developed a special bond with her niece Melissa who spent time with her on outings, dining and, trips to the casino. They both enjoyed and cherished the time together. She was preceded in death by brothers Haywood L. Perry, Sr., and Daniel A. Perry. Some of our best memories were Sunday dinners with our grandparents, Henry and Mary Palmore, and mom’s brothers. We honor our mom for her faith, strength, grace, and impeccable character as these are the memories, we will hold close and dear to our hearts for the rest of our lives. REST IN PARADISE, Mom!

Mrs. Theresa Ellene Crews

March 13, 1941 - January 12, 2021