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Frances Elizabeth Crawford

1928 - 2008

BORN

1928

DIED

2008

Frances Crawford Obituary

Frances Elizabeth Crawford, 80, of Salem, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2008. She was born on April 6, 1928, in Bluefield, W.Va., and was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Pearl Hazel Roark. She was a member of Fort Lewis Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Frances Crawford; one brother, Billy Roark; three sisters, Brenda Parks, Barbara Roark, and Margaret Roberts; and stepmother, Mary M. Roark. She is survived by three daughters, Helen Darlene Reed and husband, Darrel, Deborah Elizabeth Sower and husband, Vernon, and Ronda Nell Hawks and husband, Bobby; seven grandchildren; ten greatgrandchildren; three greatgreat-grandchildren; three brothers, Lee Roy Roark, Charlie Roark, and Robert Roark; and three sisters, Sophia Roark, Shirley Brunty, and Betty Lou Williams. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at the Chapel of John M. Oakey and Son with the Reverend Leonard Southern officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. To send condolences online, please register at www.johnmoakey.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 30 to Sep. 2, 2008.

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Cindy Reese

September 4, 2008

I REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME THAT I MET YOU MRS.CRAWFORD YOU TOLD ME TO CALL YOU GRANDMA CAUSE I MARRIED YOUR GRANDSON. YOU WERE SO KIND AND GENTLE AND LOVING. I AM REALLY GOING TO MISS YOU.I REMEMBER WE WOULD SIT AND TALK ABOUT THE LORD AND THE BIBLE AND YOU WOULD TELL ME YOUR FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE AND THE VERSES AS WELL. AND YOU ALSO GAVE ME ADVICE. MORE THAN JUST ONE TIME. OH, AND YOU MADE THE BEST FUDGE AND EGGNOG PIE. I AM REALLY GOING TO MISS YOU. BUT I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT YOU ARE IN HEAVEN. AND YOU ARE WATCHING OVER YOUR FAMILY.ESPECIALLY THE GRANDBABIES. YOU ARE THEIR GUARDIAN ANGEL GRANDMA,AND I HOPE THAT THEY KNOW THAT. I WILL MISS YOU AND I LOVE YOU.

TO THE FAMILY I AM SO,SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT I CAN DO PLEASE LET ME KNOW. YOU CAN REACH ME AT MY MOTHERS # 884-3450. PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CALL.
AND AGAIN I AM SO SORRY.BUT I KNOW IN MY HEART THAT SHE IS DOING JUST FINE UP IN HEAVEN. AND SHE IS WATCHING OVER ALL OF YOU.SHE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED.

Stuart and Nina Bethel

September 2, 2008

Debby and family, sorry we weren't there for you. Things have been hectic around here, and we feel your loss. I have fond memories of your parents when we were teenagers. There were great times. We love you and have you in our prayers.

Kim Sweeney (Family)

September 2, 2008

Debbie & Family,
Your mother was a dear person and will truly be missed. May God hold you and comfort you during this time of loss. She is at peace, may your hearts also find peace.

Carmen Parks

September 1, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Frances was dearly loved and will live on in our memories forever.

Aleta Coleman

September 1, 2008

Ronda and family,
May God be with you and your family during this time of your loss.
With sympathy and love,

Katina Keith

September 1, 2008

Dear precious neighbors: you have been a part of my life for 40 years. Our families have shared so many experiences - the happy, the funny, difficult and the sad.
Mom Crawford, I miss you already. But, when your beautiful maple tree turns color this fall, I know you'll be enjoying it from heaven.
Love and heartfelt sympathy to the entire Crawford family ...

Garnett Westmoreland

August 31, 2008

Our prayers & thoughts are with you at this time. We pray our God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory. He is rich in grace & comfort. May you find comfort in His Word & in the fellowship of His dear children. God bless you until we meet again.

BECKY RODE

August 30, 2008

FRANCES YOU ARE A DEAR SWEET PERSON AND I AM SO GLAD TO HAVE MEET YOU. THANK YOU FOR BEING MY FRIEND.......

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August 30, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom has been a wonderfull neighbor for so many years. I will truely miss her.

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