Cynthia Gail Crawford

Cynthia Gail Crawford obituary, Buchanan, VA

Cynthia Gail Crawford

Cynthia Crawford Obituary

Visit the Botetourt Funeral Home and Crematory - Buchanan Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Cynthia Gail Ayers Crawford, 68, of Buchanan passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred; parents, Glen Sr. and Clara Virginia Ayers; sister, Joyce; and brothers, Timothy, Donald, and Glen Jr.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Smith; granddaughters, Amber Lee and Danielle Smith; great-grandchildren, Lily, Ava, and Remi; sisters, Jamie Rowsey, Terry Ayers, and Rose Ayers; nieces, Melissa Alexander and Shannon Ayers; great niece, Alyssa; and great-nephews, Steven and Hank.

Funeral Services will be private but online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfh.com.


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