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Marguerite "Townie" Towning Krawcheck
1939 - 2025
BORN
1939
DIED
2025
Marguerite "Townie" Towning Krawcheck Obituary
Marguerite "Townie" Towning Krawcheck
Charleston - Marguerite Towning Krawcheck (Townie), 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Colonial Street on December 16, 2025. Townie was born in Charleston, SC, on November 28, 1939, to Charles M. Tyler and Marguerite Mood Tyler. She attended Ashley Hall, Crafts School, Greenville High School, and The University of South Carolina.
Townie was married to Leonard Krawcheck (Lenny) for 63 years. They started their young family in New Orleans where Lenny attended Tulane Law School, and Townie supported the family as a lab technician. Upon their return to Charleston, they moved into the family home on Colonial Street where she raised their beloved children: Kenneth C. Krawcheck (Heather) of Wilmington, N.C.; Sallie L. Krawcheck (Gary Appel) of New York, N.Y.; Johnathan T. Krawcheck (Lisa Youngblood) of Cashiers, N.C.; and Elizabeth K. Rodgers (Stanley) of Charleston, S.C. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren (Johnathan, Kitty, Sarah Louise, Eleanor, Tyler, Emma, Anne and Jack), whom she loved with all her heart, her beloved daughter-in-law Trudie Krawcheck, and her cherished sister, and partner in fun, Sallie Pritchard.
Townie loved and supported Lenny and her family in all their endeavors. She was a wonderful cook, making sure that the family gathered around the dinner table nightly. Meals were always delicious and filled with warmth and spirited discussion.
Townie was a championship sailor, a master gardener, loved to read, and had a deep appreciation for nature. She had numerous deep longtime friendships. She was active for many years in the American Heart Association Heart Ball and the Charleston Museum.
Townie was predeceased by her parents and her sisters Patty O'Brien and Charlene Marshall.
Her funeral will be held at KK Beth Elohim Cemetery, Huguenin Avenue, at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Mark Schneider (Lightning 15640)
January 1, 2026
Lenny....I think our relationship started and built after your bride stopped crewing for you. But, I know what it means to have your bride on the boat for Cindi has been with me 41 years to date. My condolences to you and your family for the loss for it is big. I am so sorry.....
James Gendron Gibbs, Jr
December 21, 2025
Dear Lenny, I am so sorry that I did not get the opportunity to know Townie. Still, at this most difficult and trying of times, I want you to know that I am thinking and offering prayers for you, your family, and all you love. --Gendron
Tara Smith Whiteorth
December 18, 2025
Townie was a vivacious Southern lady whom I knew through Y Flyer sailing. A super crew, Townie was lovely to be around at regattas in Charleston and the southeast. The Krawchecks are always in my memories of stiff competion! Sincere condolences on the loss of this lovely lady.
Tara Smith Whitworth, Atlanta Yacht Club
(Daughter of Randy and Betty Smith)
Genita Gadsden-Hanna and Family
December 18, 2025
To Lenny & Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
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Marie Thompson
December 18, 2025
Lenny and family, we were saddened to hear about your loss. Deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers Blessings to you, Marie and Neely/ Nick Thompson
Heather Brown
December 18, 2025
Elizabeth, I am lifting you up in prayer. May God´s strength and mercy carry you through, and may you find hope in His promise that those who believe will live forever with Him.
Jeff Annis
December 18, 2025
I don´t know of a more loving, caring, dedicated wife, mother, friend and citizen than Townie. Knowing her for many years and admiring her active sailing and constant support for her husband and her family has been inspiring. She always showed her big heart for me, and all their friends in her day to day life. She was a master-host for everything she did. You could take Townie any problem in life or love and get great advice. She was both sincere and light of heart at the same time and that was so refreshing. Her posture of kindness and her smile made her infinitely approachable. Townie´s positive approach to friendship and sportsmanship served as a beacon for all of us. Hearing of this loss leaves me sad, but Townie would want me to focus on the wonderful memories and envision the fun we have shared over so many years. I am left cherishing the memories and valuing my friendship with her and all of the wonderful Krawcheck family. God Speed to Townie and condolences to all of her friends and loved ones.
Lynne Nachman
December 17, 2025
Townie will always hold many good memories for me.
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