Altruistic Ancestry

Eloise Beck Crouch was my great grandmother on my fathers side, she was born on February 24, 1935, to the late Olin and Lenora Beck and was raised in Montmorenci, SC. She lived many years in Graniteville before making North Augusta her home in 1977. She was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church and thoroughly enjoyed her time spent with the Florrie Derrick Circle. She was married to the late Charles William Crouch for forty-four years. Charles William Crouch or "Hookus" to his family was an overseer of 3 of the bearings stores in South Carolina for 45 years

Eloise Beck Crouch

Eloise lived a quaint and calm life. She retired as a research analyst from Graniteville Company after over forty years of service. A research analyst is responsible for researching, analyzing, interpreting and presenting data related to marketing, operations, finance/accounting, economics, customers, and other information related to their field.

Shortly before and for many years after her retirement, she could be found volunteering at Univerity Hospital as one of the "Pink Ladies". A "Pink Lady" was someone who worked throughout the hospital. They would interact with patients, bringing flowers, books, nourishment, or a warm blanket. They would comfort families with information, coffee, or a hug. They would escort those who were unfamiliar with hospital services and locations.

Eloise and family

Ballroom dancing, cooking, baking, sewing, and spending time with her family were among her favorite activities. She was famously known in her community for her chocolate cake. It can be described as the perfect amount of sweet, moist, creamy, velvety frosting, and soul-warming to those who were lucky enough to eat it, and you could not stop at just one piece.  

Her family was an undoubtedly important pillar of her life, after her retirement that's all she had. She was known as"Gran Gran" or "Darling" by her grandchildren. Every holiday she would hold family dinners or lunches and prepare a typical Southern meal with a spread of cakes, pies, and brownies for dessert. She had two children, Charles Martin Crouch Sr and Marilyn Crouch Ried, both still living with families of their own. 

She died this past year of Sarcoma Cancer on August 14, 2019. She was cremated the same day however a tomb was erected in Graniteville Cemetery next to her husband so her family and friends can remember/visit her. 

I was lucky enough to grow up with her in my life and she was a staple in the Crouch family. She is missed every day and was loved by many, She was one of the most selfless people I had ever had the pleasure of knowing

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Family members (Grandfather, Grandmother, Sister, Father)

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