November 29, 2025, 94, Mount Olive —
Anne Crumpler Dewar, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29 at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville. Anne was born on September 15, 1931, in Roseboro, NC. She was preceded in death by her faithful husband of 50 years; Allen V. Dewar; her parents, Mary Elizabeth and James Edwin Crumpler; her brothers, Dr. W.H. Crumpler, Robert James”Bobby” Crumpler, PAul Crumpler, and Morton Sills, all from Mount Olive; and a sister, Hildred Caison of Clinton. Anne is survived by several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and many special friends and countless animals whose lives she strived to improve and save.
Anne had a great life on this earth. Coming from a family that raised her during hard times, they made sure she got anything she wanted. Her daddy always took her on adventures that any child would have loved. She could always share a good story of her childhood, because she remembered everything. She and her siblings were very close all their lives. Anne was married to the love of her life, Allen Dewar for 50 years. She attended ECTC for pre-nursing and later graduated from City Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem. Anne worked for many years as a registered nurse, working with her brother, Dr. Warren Crumpler, for ten years, and then helped to open the first intensive care unit at Duplin General. She then moved to Wayne Memorial Hospital, were she worked until he retirement.
Anne and Allen lived a very adventurous life, traveling the country and later becoming animal rescuers. They were well known for their efforts across the state. They saved many dogs, cats, deer, birds, turtles, squirrels, opossums, and much more. She always said that “by rescuing animals, they met some of the most caring, loving people, many of whom became life-long friends.” Including special friends Sandy Davis and Lou Lichthart, they have been an enormous help to her with the animals in the last few years.
Anne truly loved everyone she met, and always tried to look after those who looked after her. The town of Mount Olive Employee’s who visited with her were always greeted with a cold drink and a snack. She knew they always kept an eye out for her. Including the one time she feel on the porch; they helped her up and even left her with a small first aid kit.
Anne was loved and will be truly missed. Anne will be laid to rest in Roseboro beside her beloved husband, Allen in a private setting.
