Mary Christine Crosby Obituary

Mary Christine Crosby

Summerville - Mary Christine Crosby, 70, of Summerville, SC, passed away unexpectedly on April 2nd, 2026.

A talented artist whose work captured the serene beauty of the Carolina Lowcountry, Christine was a longtime member of the Charleston Artist Guild and the Summerville Artist Guild. She exhibited for many years at the Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibition and in several galleries in and around Charleston, most recently at Studio 151 on Church Street. She gained many dear friends through her art and won numerous awards.

A native of Charleston, SC, she attended Charleston County Schools and the College of Charleston. She worked in the financial industry until a heart attack and triple bypass surgery at age 34 prompted her to pursue her lifelong love of art as a new, less stressful career. What began as therapy quickly became her passion. She studied with well-known local artists and developed her own distinctive luminous style, paying close attention to light. A lifetime exploring the marshes, beaches, and swamps inspired her subject matter-the landscapes and creatures of the Lowcountry. She was happiest in or on the water, swimming, kayaking, fishing, or simply sitting on the shore. "Art is my escape," she said. "It is my hope that viewers of my paintings find the same peace and tranquility that I experience as I create them." Her greatest love was her family, especially the precious time spent with her young grandchildren, whose laughter filled her heart.

Christine was a heart transplant recipient who faced subsequent challenges-including cancer and kidney failure-with remarkable strength and grace. Through it all, she continued to create, to love, and to find happiness in the world around her.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years Ricky, sons David (Tiffany) and Chris (Kendall), grandchildren Millie and Chris Jr., her sisters Debra (Gary) and Stacia (Ty), and her brother Eric. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sumter Browder and Barbara Ann Browder.

A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston.

A Funeral Service will be held on 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Bethany United Methodist Church, 118 West 3rd South Street Summerville, SC. Inurnment to immediately follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations in memory of Christine to be made to Sharing Hope SC, the American Heart Association, and the Summerville Artist Guild.

Christine's vibrant spirit, creative heart, and unwavering love will forever live on in the lives she touched and the beauty she brought into the world.

Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. (843) 766-1365.

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