Monday, August 9, 2021

Obituary -- Carlene Crawford 1931-2021

Carlene Crawford, 89, of McFall, Missouri, passed away August 6, 2021 at Pine View Manor in Stanberry, MO.  Carlene was born November 1, 1931 in Taylor County, Iowa, and raised on a farm near Isadora, Missouri, she was the daughter of Floyd Lyman and Myra Ruth (Cortner) Ames.

On December 24, 1948, Carlene was united in marriage to J.C. Crawford.  They were actively engaged in farming.  They lived on the same farm all their married life.  J.C. preceded her in death May 1, 2009.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, step father Clarence Childers, son Mark, grandson Lucas Crawford and granddaughter Lacey Crawford, brothers Floyd Ray Ames (who went down on the USS Franklin during World War II), E.N. Ames and Bob Wilson, sister Norma Hibbs.

Carlene was a member of the Albany Presbyterian Church, Order of the Eastern Star and was a member of various other clubs. She was a national democratic delegate two times, where she went to New York and Washington, DC.

Survivors: son, Bryon Crawford (Norma), McFall; grandchildren, Levi (Maureen) Crawford, Shawnee, KS; Landon (Kathy) Crawford, McFall; Julie Crawford (Andrew), Albany; Jackie Crawford, Albany; great-grandchildren, Colt and Macklin Crawford, Zoey and Mariah Crawford, Alena and Elsie Crawford; sisters-in-law, Shirley Wilson, Kansas City, MO; Ruby Crawford, Albany; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 PM Tuesday, August 10 at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany.  Friends may call anytime after 2:00 PM Tuesday at the chapel.  A private family graveside service and burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, McFall. Memorial Contributions: Gentry County Library in Stanberry or Fairview Cemetery in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO  64402.

www.robersonpolleychapel.com


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