DATE: Wednesday, April 16, 1997             TAG: 9704160442

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BEATRICE W. KRECKEL

Beatrice Withington Kreckel, 83, of Beech St., Snug Harbor, died Tuesday morning, April 15, 1997, in Albemarle Hospital.

A native of Kane, Pa., she was the widow of Leo Joseph Kreckel and the daughter of the late Leatha Johnson and George A. Withington. She was retired from Sylvania Electric (GTE) and a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church. She was a past officer of AARP, volunteered with the Edenton Food Pantry and the Red Cross Blood Bank. Mrs. Kreckel was a Girl Scout leader and a member of the Snug Harbor Civic League.

Survivors include a daughter, Barbara J. Gustafson of Hertford; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in Swindell Funeral Home Chapel by Fr. Gene Grabrowski. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be sent to your favorite charity. KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY

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