Ms. Claretta Ann McCrimmon, 78, of Vass, North Carolina entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Pinehurst Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pinehurst, North Carolina.  

Ms. Claretta Ann McCrimmon, 78, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Born on September 16, 1947, in Pinehurst, North Carolina, Claretta made her home on J. Burns Road in Vass, North Carolina, where she lived for most of her life. It was there that she built a life  centered on faith, family, and community.

She was the daughter of the late John McCrimmon and Laura Jane McCrimmon.

A faithful servant of God, Claretta was a devoted member of Fryes Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Vass, North Carolina. She loved worshiping in the house of the Lord, and her unwavering  faith in God was the foundation of her life. Her faith was reflected in the kindness, compassion, and grace she extended to everyone she met. She was known for her sweet, gentle spirit, quiet  strength, and unconditional love for her family and friends.

In addition to her devotion to her family and faith, Claretta faithfully served at Moore Regional Hospital for more than a decade before retiring. She took pride in her work and was known for her  dedication, kindness, and caring nature.

In her leisure time, Claretta enjoyed fishing, working crossword puzzles, and spending time with those she loved. She also looked forward to a good cup of coffee, often finding comfort in its  warmth while enjoying the simple moments of life. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures and cherished every moment shared with family.

Claretta was preceded in death by her parents, John McCrimmon and Laura Jane McCrimmon; her siblings, Lacy Jones, Alice Elliott, JC McCrimmon, and Odell McCrimmon; and was the last  surviving sibling of her family.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory her devoted and beloved son, Carty Jay McCrimmon, and his wife, Sabrina McCrimmon; her beloved grandchildren, Dasia McCrimmon, J’Aunna  McCrimmon, Kaitlyn McCrimmon, and Sabravion Southerland; her cherished nieces; great-nieces; great-nephews; her lifelong friend, Lillie Jones Colvin; Pauline Davis and Lakisha Alford, who lovingly cared for Claretta during her time in the nursing home; and a host of extended family members, dear friends, and loved ones whose lives were touched by her kindness and unwavering  faith.

To know Claretta was to know kindness. She had a gentle heart, a quiet strength, and a steadfast faith that touched everyone she encountered. Her life was a beautiful example of love, humility,  and grace. Whether she was casting a fishing line, completing a crossword puzzle, enjoying a cup of coffee, or worshiping the Lord she loved so dearly, Claretta embraced life’s simple blessings  with gratitude. Her legacy of faith, gentleness, and unconditional love will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23

Please keep the family and friends of Ms. Claretta Ann McCrimmon in your thoughts and prayers. 

Arrangements are entrusted to McLeod Funeral Home of Southern Pines, North Carolina.