Elizabeth Crouch McCuin, PWCS bus driver for 46 years

A private burial service was held at the Gainesville Methodist Cemetery on Friday May 8, 2020 for Elizabeth Crouch McCuin, 78, of Gainesville, Va., who died at home surrounded by her loving family on May 5, 2020.  A celebration of Elizabeth’s life will be held at a later date once it is deemed safe to gather in large groups.

She was born on Oct. 18, 1941 and has lived in the same little house on the hill on Catharpin Road with her beloved husband since 1963.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 58 years, Stuart McCuin; her son Raymond McCuin and his wife Debi McCuin of Warrenton, Va.; her daughter Joy Lynn Hill and her husband Richard Hill of Gainesville, Va.; her granddaughter Kori Hill of Georgetown, Ky.; and grandsons Tyler McCuin of Remington, Va, and Austin Hill of Gainesville, Va..  She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Lee McCuin; her parents; one older sister; and two younger brothers. 

Elizabeth was a bus driver for Prince William County Public Schools for 46 years.  She drove for Tyler Elementary School, Bull Run Middle School, Stonewall Jackson High School and Battlefield High School from their opening day to her retirement. 

She was known for taking scared children under her wing to support them into becoming strong, independent students. She tied shoes, zipped jackets, wiped noses, and made sure they had their backpacks. 

Her philosophy was she started their day with a smile and ended their day with a smile.  Her dedication showed through the love and admiration felt by many students, parents, teachers, administers, and other bus drivers. 
After retirement, she enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren as much as possible.  She was never shy to share a story with anyone about how proud she was of her grandchildren and their accomplishments. 

The family looks forward to the day they can remember Elizabeth’s life in person with you. In the meantime, they welcome your prayers and feel the continued support of the family Elizabeth loved with all her heart!

Donations can be made in honor of Elizabeth McCuin to the VCS Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 194, Herndon, VA, 20172 or at VCSCancerFoundation .org.

Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110, had charge of arrangements. http://www.piercefh.com