Martha Louise Crawford

Martha Louise Crawford obituary, Wayne, OH

Martha Louise Crawford

Martha Crawford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barndt Funeral Home - Wayne on Nov. 3, 2025.
Martha Louise Crawford, age 80, of Jerry City, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Wood Haven Health Care in Bowling Green. She was born on June 16, 1945, in Bowling Green, Ohio to the late Clifford & Martha (Simmons) Reynolds. Louise married Larry D. Crawford on July 27, 1962, at Jerry City United Brethren Church.
Surviving Louise is her loving husband of 63 years, Larry; children, Michele (Roger) Davis of Wayne, Matthew Crawford of Bowling Green, Melissa (John) Brown of Rudolph; brothers, Kenneth (Joan) Reynolds of Jerry City; Victor (Karen) Reynolds of Bowling Green; grandchildren, Garrett (Jacquline), Lindsay (Adam), Tyler (Jenny), Alexa, Ciaira, Ashley (Will), Brandon; great-grandchildren, Logan, Elicia, Aaron, Leah, Lydia, Granger, Ella, Gemma, and Gwen. She was preceded in passing by her parents, Clifford & Martha.
Louise attended the Bowling Green Alliance Church and had a passion for gardening. Her greatest joy in life was devoting her days as a homemaker, caring for and spending time with her family.
Friends will be received from 3-5 PM on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Barndt Funeral Home in Wayne, where a Celebration of Life Service will begin on Thursday at 5 PM with Pastor Arnie Buehler officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Wood Haven Activities Fund. Online condolences can be sent to Louise's family at www.barndtfuneralhome.org.
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