(CEO of Coteminas) will jointly lead Springs Global and serve as Co-Chairs of the board of directors. A direct descendent of the textile manufacturing pioneers Samuel Elliott White and Leroy Springs, Bowles is the fifth generation to run Springs Industries. With these numbers, the ad industry yields and publishes the risque campaign. Michele Lineberger,Executive Director and York County Consultant. 1945-50s -- Elliott finally launches his Springmaid ad campaign. Comfort Inn & Suites near Six Flags. He is the son of former Springs Industries CEO Crandall Bowles and Erskine Bowles, a Charlotte investment banker and a former UNC System president. Belk Pilon family interests and the Springs-Close-Bowles family interests as clients and shareholders. 2020 -- Leroy Springs' grave was found on the site f the ild mill and moved to a prominent location in downtown Lancaster near where he attended church. Crandall Close Bowles. A direct descendent of the textile manufacturing pioneers Samuel Elliott White and Leroy Springs, Bowles is the fifth generation to run Springs Industries. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Bowles' great-great-grandfather and great-grandfather started the company that became Springs Industries in 1887. My grandmother & mother worked in the loom room. Reach him at dmildenberg@businessnc.com. The company merged last year with Coteminas, a Brazilian textile manufacturer. They moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1972, where he built an investment bank and they raised their three children. (1947- ) Bowles was born in Fort Mill to H. William Close and Anne Kingsley Springs. Textile mills in Fort Mill, Chester, Rock Hill and Lancaster flourished with tens of thousands of local people employed in the mills until around the 1990s, when textile mills across the South began to close because of cheaper materials, production costs and labor in foreign countries. (No known relation to Bruce.). South Carolina State Rep. John King, D-Rock Hill and the sole Black member of the York County legislative delegation, said Close was an advocate for equality, inclusion and the equitable treatment of all people. With a $250 million program of modernization and expansion, the company grew from eight plants and sales of $186 million in 1959 to 22 plants and sales of $293 million in 1969, when Close became board chairman. During WWI Elliott was the fifth-ranking American flying ace, earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Distinguished Service Cross. 1969 -- Significant changes at Springs includes a new CEO, Peter Scotese, who is not a family member for the first time in the histpry of the company. Guide to Partido of Jos C. Paz ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, church records, parish registers, and civil registration. Chief Financial Officer Jason Grooters is a former chief accounting officer at Raleigh-based First Citizens Bancshares. 1910s -- Noted photographer Lewis Wickes Hine is travelling the American South documenting young workers in textile mills for the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC). 2004 -- Springs begins the new year as a privately held company (they went private after nearly 40 years on Wall Street) with 40 manufacturing facilities in 12 U.S. states, Canada and Mexico. Ann Springs Close and Crandall Close Bowles . The Springs Close Foundation, Inc. was established in 1942 by Colonel Elliott White Springs. Closes oldest daughter, Crandall Close Bowles, was a classmate of Hillary Rodham Clinton at Wellesley College and married Erskine Bowles, who was chief of staff for Bill Clinton. Three iconic N.C. families back an investment management venture that starts with $1.35 billion under management. According to Business Week, For a decade, she ran the $700 million Close family fortune, and she still leads her mother and seven siblings in overseeing the real estate, insurance, and rail- road holdings that complement a controlling stake in . To ensure the most secure and best overall experience on our website, we recommend the latest versions of. 260 0 obj That giving was focused on York, Chester, and Lancaster counties where the Springs company had its textile plants. She was a believer in public education, of how all children could succeed.. The new mill is in the town of Kershaw in Lancaster county confusing many then and now since Lancaster county borders kershaw county. He was also a member of the government's ManagementLabor Textile Advisory Committee. "The impact of her family will be felt here forever," he said. The Fort Mill-based nonprofit Leroy Springs & Co. has more than 300 employees. endobj 1892 -- Leroy Springs marries Samuel White's daughter, Grace, further linking the two families. Wikipedia Collaborators, "Partido de Jos C. Paz," In, Argentina, Buenos Aires, Catholic Church Records, 1635-1981, Argentina, Select Baptisms Index, 1642-1912, 2 Censo Nacional, 1895: General Sarmiento (Tigre), Buenos Aires, https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partido_de_Jos%C3%A9_C._Paz, https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/index.php?title=Jos_C._Paz,_Buenos_Aires,_Argentina_Genealogy&oldid=5218112. Closes generosity extended throughout York County in the interest of serving all people, said Felder, King and others. Under her leadership, major changes will come that will severly cripple the areas that have served Springs well -- and been served by Springs well -- for over 125 years. Close had planned to pursue a career in advertising, but after marrying Anne Kingsley Springs November 23, 1946, he was persuaded by his father-in-law, Elliott White Springs, to take a job in Springs Cotton Mills' sales office in New York. New Republic Partners is an innovative investment management, wealth advisory and credit solutions firm serving successful individuals and families, endowments, foundations and advisors who serve accredited investors. It was especially heartbreaking for me to see you go in the media from being a grieving father who lost a wife and a son to being the person indicted and convicted of killing them, Judge Clifton Newman said to Alex Murdaugh Friday. Age 60 Family Medicine. Strayhorn is a Durham native and former bank CEO whose consultancy, Cape Point Advisory, worked with 15 banks during the 2007-09 financial crisis. He calls the Lancaster Mill one of the worst examples he has seen of child labor. View details, map and photos of this single family property with 5 bedrooms and 6 total baths. He called her death a sad day for York County, South Carolina and the country. To us, that combination is unique in the market.. , Copyright 2022 Business North Carolina. endobj Nationwide, the company has about 4,000 workers. In fact, he believed this so strongly that he began giving interest-free student loans out of his own pocket in 1942 when the Springs Foundation was created. She left this world a much better place than she found it.. Other parts of the business include the advisory firm and a broker-dealer, New Republic Securities. Barker, Robert, Richard S. Dunham, and Nicole Harris. MLS# 20-3145. 2010 -- The L&C Railway is sold to the Gulf & Ohion Railway. Named in honor of Anne Springs Close's daughter and former CEO of Springs Industries, Crandall Close Bowles, the new children's farm was envisioned by Anne and Crandall. Bowles, the last of her family to helm the Springs colossus, first joined the company as a financial analyst from 1973 to 1978, when she was named a director. South Carolina state Rep. Raye Felder, R-Fort Mill, said Close spent decades working with school officials to make sure children in York County had access to quality education, recreation and other opportunities. Updated Dec 27, 2007, 1:08pm EST. My grandfather, Paul Taylor, was a floor mgr & I remember, as a young child, sitting on the hood of his car, at noon, petting the noses of the huge cotton mules as they wore feed sacks & ate their lunch along with their drivers. Husband of Private "I'm sad she's retiring. After becoming Springs Mills' chairman in 1969, Close devoted much of his time to long-range planning, diversification, international operations, and textile industry trade issues. She became evp of Springs in 1992, was named president and coo in 1997, and finally chairman, ceo and president in 1998. Anne Springs Close, philanthropist, greenway founder and Fort Mill benefactor, dies By Andrew Dys Updated August 21, 2021 9:54 AM Fort Mill, SC Anne Springs Close, the matriarch of the. Prior to becoming CEO, she was a financial analyst for Springs Industries and executive vice president and later president of Springs Company, the Close familys investment management arm. The firm is headed by Ralph Strayhorn, the firm's chief executive and chairman of the board, and Tom Hoops, president and chief operating officer. Close stays on as Chairman of the Board. Private-equity and private credit investments can provide greater return potential than traditional stocks and bonds, he adds. Bowles continues to serve on Springs Global's Board of Directors, while Co-chairman and Co-CEO Josu Gomes da Silva has assumed sole responsibility in those But equipment is old and getting older and creditors are knocking at the doors. New Republic Partners is a new, privately held firm specializing in innovative investment, wealth advisory and credit solutions for successful individuals and families, endowments, foundations, and advisors serving accredited investors. H.W. Specific details about Bowles' plans to retire were unclear Wednesday. 1977 -- Space-age technology at the Elliot Plant as 53 air jet looms are installed. Bowles' mother, Anne Springs Close, the daughter of former CEO Col. Elliott Springs, said her daughter's move was not unexpected. As a CEO, Bowles is regularly ranked among the top women executives in the country. (803) 548-2002. She began working for Spring Mills in 1948. Public trading in Brazil is slated to begin Friday, according to the prospectus. 1982 -- The company is renamed Springs Industries. 2015-2020 University of South Carolina aws. . Erskine Bowles would go on to serve as White House chief of staff during the presidential administration of William Clinton. In 2014, Close said the greenway went from an idea to preserve trees and green spaces into something that became a nature phenomenon that attracted people from diverse backgrounds. 6A Just Which One Is the Other Bowles? Business Week 3532 (June 23, 1997): 13133. Colorado Springs Fairfax Neighborhood) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. StudySC provides teachers with curated contentto support classroom activities. emmylou@burchetteandassociates.com. "When it comes down to talented women in charge of corporations, she has been at the top," Farris said. 1945 -- Elliott boasts that the Lancaster and Chester Railway is the first fully dieselized railroad in South Carolina after acquiring six Whitcomb center cabs from the U.S. Army. A direct descendent of the textile manufacturing pioneers Samuel Elliott White and Leroy Springs, Bowles is the fifth generation to run Springs Industries. 247 0 obj Belong anywhere with Airbnb. 270 0 obj Late in her life, Close said she was proud to make sure the green areas were kept intact before the commercial and residential projects were built around it. Close was able to work with local and state schools, governments and people to create those opportunities, Felder said. endstream Recalling the scholarship program she and her family established decades ago, Hynd said, We know her legacy will continue here at Winthrop and through each student that was touched by her generosity and kindness.. Smart, quick-witted and someone who cared about her community. Belk-Pilon and Springs-Close-Bowles Families Join as Founding Clients, Tom Hoops, president and chief operating officer, and Ralph Strayhorn, chairman and chief executive officer of New Republic Partners. It operates the Anne Springs Close Greenway, FLYERS afterschool program in area schools, the 400-acre Springmaid Mountain retreat and four golf courses in Fort Mill, Lancaster and Chester. I want to . The new location enables Springs to better attract buyers from department stores. Upon the death of his father-in-law, H.W. Close, becomes president of The Springs Cotton Mills and Springs Mills, Inc. 1961 -- A new cotton mill is built in Fort Lawn, SC and is named for Elliot. The purchase helps make Springs one of the largest companies in the U.S. textile industry. <>/Metadata 20 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/Pages 245 0 R/StructTreeRoot 24 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> Bowles answered the phone in her office Wednesday afternoon, but told a reporter that all questions should be directed to spokesman Ted Matthews. %%EOF Crandall C. Bowles has been Chairman Emeritus of The Springs Company, a privately owned investment . Security exchange commission laws in the United States and Brazil bar the company from talking about the move, Matthews said. 4 . He served as president of the American Textile Manufacturers Institute and later as chairman of its International Trade Committee and adviser to the United States government on trade issues and negotiations. Now, they are joining forces to back a new investment management and wealth advisory business poised to make a major mark. Though he recovers physically, it is said that Springs withdraws emotionally after the shooting. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. 2003 -- Textile World magazine honors Springs with its 2003 Innovation Award. Anne Springs Close lived her commitment to this community by ensuring a better life for many generations to come through her steadfast and generous support of preservation, Simrill said. She also was an Olympic Torch runner in 1996. (803) 548-1797. mlineberger@springsfnd.org. Anne Close's brother, Leroy "Sonny" Springs, had died in an airplane crash in 1946 at the age of 22. One of the most well known logos of the 20th century. The Springs-Close-Bowles family echoes those sentiments. A memorial service will be held at the Comporium Amphitheater on the Anne Springs Close Greenway Sunday at 2 p.m. Farris said Bowles' promotion to CEO when Walter Elisha retired sparked excitement because it signaled the return of a Springs family member to the position once held by Bowles' father, Bill Close. 2007 -- Crandall Close Bowles retires from Springs Global. Grace still stands. "Obviously, times change and manufacturing here and in the country has been fading for some time," Close said. . Crandall Close Bowles, co-chief executive at Springs Global, will resign from the company after the . The Springs and Close families had textile mills in York, Chester and Lancaster counties for decades. Close died at home on Friday, and succumbed to injuries a couple days after she was hurt by a falling tree limb on her family property in Fort Mill, according to a statement from the Anne Springs Close Greenway that is named in her honor. Under his leadership, the outdated machinery is replaced by new technology and the mills are consolidated under the name Springs Cotton Mills. The Belk, Close and Bowles families are three influential Carolinas households whose business, political and charitable ventures have shaped the state for more than a century. 2 . Close was the daughter of the late World War I flying ace Elliott White Springs and Frances Ley Springs. She also was involved in conservation from the Upstate to the coast. PORTLAND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - The last two Walmart stores within Portland's city limits will be closing later this month, the company announced. 1931 -- Leroy Springs passes away and is buried on site at the Lancaster Plant. Hoops is a 35-year veteran of the investment-management industry and a former executive at Wells Fargo and predecessor institutions. Close was the first non-Tar Heel to be so honored. This page was last edited on 20 January 2023, at 14:08. a`21/}z(>/;7q{zr`}>R,AX)QB :zb~=c^Y1uBu!ABjC?cy`| >MO &cdqW?`0Wdwi%}AQQ@8ZROm;Xi@}2l90Wi[N;B1-BdIyh&ti1+zj"2oup^YK^#Z/l`x_23s2]8 Springs publishes "Clothes Make the Man," to rebuff magazines which would not carry the ads, The book includes a history of Springs Cotton Mills with the ads in question as well as some of his short stories. Please message me if you are interested in a twenty-five year plaque given to my aunt in 1973 and a retirement plaque given her after 33 years of service with Spring Mills in 1981. Close was part of historic endeavors involving nature and the outdoors. This is a very challenging time to be an investor, and their portfolios need to look different than they have historically, Hoops says. The alignment of our professional team, investors, board members and founding family clients creates a strong foundation for the firm, says Strayhorn. 8` U bF%.V+s "/8H3K-& Z` \ Her small stature was never confused with her commanding presence that made lives better for all people, Roddey said. 1924 -- Lyman plant is built near Spartanburg, South Carolina. April 25, 2022 2563 Fort Mill's Anne Springs Close Greenway (ASCG) just broke ground on the Greenway's newest amenity, the 18-acre Crandall Bowles Children's Farm. During that same period, Springs built a 21-story sales headquarters building in New York, listed its stock on the New York Stock Exchange, and consolidated its sales and manufacturing organizations into one company called Springs Mills, Inc. Close believed in good public relations, and he committed himself to tirelessly telling the public the story of American textiles. The Anne Springs Close Greenway opened in 1995. "It's kind of sad to me because were talking about five generations (of family leadership).". Antonio Marquavis Brown, 23, was arrested in December, two days after Eleanor Bowles . All Rights Reserved. The partido of General Sarmiento was created on October 18, 1889. After the closings, it will have 700, none in factories. StudySC is a service of the South Carolina State Library and is funded in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. The firm sees new opportunities in a changed investment landscape. Born in Fort Mill on October 16, 1947, she was the first of eight children of H. William Close and Anne Kingsley Springs. 1990 -- Textiles have been losing money and market share in the 1980s and Springs is no different. The chairman of Springs was like family, just plain "Bill," many recall. endobj Springs becomes leading air jet weaver in the country. Under the leadership of H. William Close, Springs Industries, Inc., became one of the most successful textile manufacturing companies in the world. 248 0 obj In 1971 she married Erskine B. Bowles, a North Carolinian she had met at Morgan Stanley. A degree in business from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School in 1942 provided Close with a foundation for his life's work, but he learned the fundamentals of the textile business in the sales offices and on the plant floors of Springs before moving into supervisory, technical, and executive positions. Demolition soon begins at what was once called "the largest textile plant under one roof." In 1967, USC awarded him an honorary doctoral degree, and he was named an honorary life member of the USC Alumni Association in 1981. 1914 Lancaster Mills assumes control of Fort Mill Manufacturing Company. Fort Mill, S.C.-based Springs, a public company for many years, combined its business with a Brazilian textile company starting in 2001. She becomes the fifth generation of Springs family to lead the company. (1947- ) Bowles was born in Fort Mill to H. William Close and Anne Kingsley Springs. This page has been viewed 1,304 times (0 via redirect). . The non-profit Springs Close Foundation has given away more than $100 million in grants and other donations over the decades. Also this year, Leroy is shot in the head in Charlotte, NC but a man described as a disgruntled cotton buyer. Copyright 2022 The Springs Close Foundation. New Republic Bank opened in 1998 and has offices in Roanoke Rapids, Burlington and Rocky Mount. During Close's leadership, Springs had its greatest period of growth. 1985 -- Springs Industries acquires Lowenstein Corporation for $286 million which includes plants in Columbia and Rock Hill, SC. 2021 -- Anne Springs Close, 95, daughter of Elliott and granddaughter of Leroy, passes away at her home in Fort Mill, SC. endobj Heres the list, Former Panthers site entrance, large home lots near Lake Wylie among Rock Hill plans, Death investigation after man found shot to death in Chester County, sheriff says, South Carolina running back forced to say goodbye to the game, Rock Hill High women wrestlers win state titles, help push sport toward SCHSL sanction, Its a yes: Clover teen shakes off nerves to earn American Idol golden ticket, Well lose humanity of the enslaved, if we dont respect history thats here with us, Pedestrian killed when struck by a car near the town of Chester, trooper says, Rock Hill duo to perform spirituals this weekend at Black History Month program, Charlotte man dies when lawn tractor flips on him near Lake Wylie, officials say. Powers, who knew Bowles as a girl when she worked as a clerk at The Peach Stand, said even though Bowles is stepping down, her work will continue. StudySC is an online resource about South Carolina for K-12 homework help, projects, and more. stephen burke attorney; June 7, 2022 . 164 likes. Closes philanthropy extended throughout York County and South Carolina. Learn more at www.newrepublicpartners.com, Emmy Lou Burchette The news of Bowles' retirement was met with bittersweet emotions in Fort Mill, a community whose history is intertwined with the Springs family. 1928 -- Eliott is finally persuaded to return home. 3 . Her first employment was in New York, where she worked as a statistician for Morgan Stanley & Co. Members of the Belk and Close families were minority investors in the Carolina Panthers NFL football team, earning huge returns when hedge-fund owner David Tepper bought the team for $2.2 billion in 2018. 1998 -- Crandall Close Bowles, daughter of H.W. Her partner, Josue Christiano Gomes de Silva, will take charge after her departure. Colonel Springs understood that a good education is critical for improving quality of life. Built from the prosperity of the Springs Textile Mills and driven by Colonel Elliott White Springs legacy of giving back. The Foundation follows a philosophy that resources are here to assist community groups and agencies with programs and projects that will contribute the most to improving the quality of life for the people in its service area. The Leroy Plant in Fort Lawn is first U.S. manufacturing plant designed to solely produce cotton/poly blends in broadcloth and batiste. Bowles and the Close family cashed out most of its equity in Springs . Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., New Republic Partners serves clients across the Southeast. "I've heard rumors, but I didn't know for sure," Fort Mill Mayor Charles Powers said when he learned Wednesday of Bowles' intentions to step down. He also chaired three charitable organizations: Leroy Springs & Company, the Elliott White Springs Foundation, and the Frances Ley Springs Foundation. Hoops, a 35-year veteran of the investment management industry, previously was a member of the executive committee at Legg Mason Global Asset Management where he led global product strategy, M&A and strategic investing. Giving back to these communities is a value that we hold dear, Close said in a 2012 interview. The locations, at 1123 North Hayden . in economics from Wellesley College, M.B.A. from Columbia University, Morgan Stanley & Co., University of South Carolina, Institute for Southern Studies, https://www.scencyclopedia.org/sce/entries/bowles-crandall-close/. 168 Skipper Street, Fort Mill, SC 29715. All Rights Reserved, North Carolina Economic Development Guide. In 1998 Bowles began serving as chair and chief executive officer (CEO) of Springs Industries, whose corporate headquarters are in Fort Mill. More and more, it seems people understand and appreciate the healing powers of being outside and active.. Anne Springs Close returned to her home of 72 years yesterday afternoon and died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family, the statement from the greenway said. The Belk, Close and Bowles families are three influential Carolinas households whose business, political and charitable ventures have shaped the state for more than a century. Bowles earned a B.A. Our roots run deep in the communities we serve. 1946 -- Elliot's daughter, Anne, marries Hugh William Close. At its zenith 20 years ago, the company was the state's largest private employer, with 17,000 workers. Likewise, some 2,200 members of the 9,000 strong Springs Cotton Mills workforce serve in the military during this war. As a CEO, Bowles is regularly ranked among the top women executives in the country. John Belk was a former Charlotte mayor who led Belk Store Services for many years, while Claudia Belk was a local district court judge. FORT MILL -- Crandall Bowles, the co-CEO and co-chairwoman of Springs Global, will retire after the public sale of company shares on the Brazilian stock exchange, a company document states. Close said her father before her, and she, wanted to give back to the employees and their families who had worked in the mills. info UPCN The driver of the car and another adult passenger were taken to an area hospital with injuries that were not life threatening. and towels are now made in Brazil with Grace being one of the last to close. He has made a name in his own right as a World War 1 veteran as well as a writer. 249 0 obj King said Close and her familys business and interests were crucial in jobs and opportunities for people of all races and social classes in York, Chester and Lancaster counties. Hoops adds, We are able to leverage that foundation to provide clients with access to unique investment solutions usually reserved for large institutional investors, as well as proprietary private funds and other co-investment opportunities.. Belk Pilon, president and board chair of the John M. Belk Endowment and a member of the New Republic Partners board of directors. The greenway covers 2,100 acres in northern York County and is used for recreation and outdoor activities. It involves a modern run-through production flow of goods from opening room to cloth room. 1888 -- 176 workes on 200 looms are putting out about 10,000 yards of gingham plaids a day. Anne Springs Close, the matriarch of the Springs family in South Carolina that was powerful in politics, philanthropy and the community for decades, has died. New York private-equity group Sycamore Partners bought Charlotte-based Belk for $3 billion in 2015. Elliott White Springs takes over the reins of his father's business. We like the concept of a partnership environment with shared investment opportunities.. The investment team at New Republic Partners brings innovative thinking and a high degree of expertise, says M.C. It has been a division of JP Stevens and was built in 1900. Schools Columbia Business School MBA Nov 21, 2022 - Rent from people in Jos C. Paz, Argentina from $20/night. 1977 -- Space-age technology at the Elliot Plant as 53 air jet looms are installed. Bowles earned a B.A. But not only does the company survive, it thrives. The company also owns Roanoke Rapids-based New Republic Bank and has about 30 employees, about half of them based in Charlotte. Close said the family's manufacturing success allowed it to give back through the Springs Close Foundation, which provides funding for local programs, the Leroy Springs Recreation Complex and the Anne Springs Close Greenway. It had been the last remaining vestage of the textile empire owned by the Springs and Close families. Born in Fort Mill on October 16, 1947, she was the first of eight children of H. William Close and Anne Kingsley Springs. The business will also market to accredited investors, usually typified as having a net worth of $1 million or more, he says. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Close family placed 2,100 acres of family-owned land in a conservancy that became the Greenway. Movies. Veteran N.C. banker Ralph Strayhorn (pictured above, right) and money manager Thomas Hoops (pictured above, left) launched Charlotte-based New Republic Partners in February. February 18, 2013: Updated by Joseph Hinson: February 17, 2013: Added by Joseph Hinson. Father of Private; Private; Private; Private; Private and 3 others; Crandall C. Bowles; Private and Private less. Our roots run deep in the communities we serve Chester, Lancaster, and York Counties. CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A group of experienced financial executives has launched a new investment management and wealth advisory firm, attracting The John M. Belk Endowment, the M.C. Close, and granddaughter of Elliott White Springs, is elected president and CEO of Springs. South Carolina Encyclopedia: Crandall Close Bowles, South Carolina Public Radio: "B" is for Bowles, Crandall Close, Anne Springs Close Greenway Breaks Ground on Crandall Bowles Children's Farm, Focus on the future interview with Ann Springs Close and Crandall Close Bowles, 2008. My Mother's family were all employees at the Kershaw, SC plant. These motors had served in Italy during WWII. She ran in the New York marathon, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in her 80s and shared her love of the outdoors with others. 2006 -- Springs and Coteminas officially merge to create Springs Global, the worlds largest manufacturer and supplier of home furnishings. Survivors include eight children, 28 grandchildren and two dozen great-grandchildren. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and serves clients across the Southeast. The big headline for Crandall Close Bowles in 2007 centers on what she isn't doing anymore.

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