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Betty Crawford Obituary

BELL ARTHUR - Betty Ruth Crawford, 84, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice Center.
A graveside service will be conducted Sunday at 4:30pm in the mausoleum at Pinewood Memorial Park.
Betty, daughter of the late Charlie and Janie Windham, was a long time resident of Grifton before moving to Bell Arthur. She worked at DuPont and later managed Pope's Dime Store in Grifton. She enjoyed her dog Oscar, flowers, going to the beach, and watching birds.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Crawford and a brother, Odell Windham.
Betty is survived by her loving daughters, Patricia Patrick and husband, Joey, Joan Bonar and husband, Billy, and Linda Dempsey and husband, Charles, all of Bell Arthur; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, and a sister, Pearl Barnes of CA.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the mausoleum.
Arrangements by Smith Funeral Service & Crematory.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithfcs.com.

Published by The Daily Reflector on Jun. 21, 2014.
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Pat, Joan and Linda, Please know I am so sorry about the great loss of your mama. I know she leaves a great void in your lives but I pray God will bring healing. Praying for you all during this difficult time.

LaVerne Mitchell Watts

June 23, 2014

Linda, Joan and Pat I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I have fond memories of Ms. Crawford from growing up in Grifton and working with her in one of my first after-school jobs at Pope's. My God wrap his arms around each of you and comfort you in your time of sorrow.

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June 23, 2014

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