Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Cromartie were surrounded by family and friends as they celebrated two meaningful milestones — their 54th wedding anniversary and the birthday of Mrs. Raynette Cromartie — on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Bishop Memorial AME Church.
The celebration was filled with music, and fellowship, highlighted by the sounds of saxophonist Russell Perkins that set an elegant tone for the evening. Loved ones gathered to honor a union that has stood the test of time and to recognize Mrs. Cromartie’s birthday.
Mr. Cromartie shared that both occasions hold special significance, as Mrs. Cromartie’s birthday and their wedding anniversary fall on
the same date — December 20. The couple expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and support shown by those in attendance.
Mrs. Cromartie thanked everyone for coming out to celebrate with them, while Mr. Cromartie echoed her sentiments, noting that guests could have chosen to be anywhere else on a Sunday evening. He expressed sincere appreciation for their presence and support.
Remarks were offered in honor of the anniversary couple, with guests invited to share words of congratulations, reflections, and well wishes. The evening served as a heartfelt tribute to enduring love, faith, and family, marking more than five decades of marriage and shared life.
