Evelyn Crawford Turpin Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Evelyn Crawford Turpin of Asheville, North Carolina, born in Balsam, North Carolina, who passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Evelyn departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Evelyn may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Evelyn leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her husband James Clayton Turpin. She is survived by: her brother Clyde Crawford; and her sons, Robert Turpin (Pat) and Bill Turpin (Denise). She is also survived by five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Chapel of Morris Funeral Home (304 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 at 901 Aiken Rd, Asheville, NC 28804.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Samaritan's Purse in Evelyn's honor.
