of Little Rock, AR
October 31, 1932 - May 24, 2017
Joyce Nell Crawley, 84, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017. She was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Monday, October 31, 1932 to Jack and Emma Howard.
Joyce taught public school for many years in the Little Rock School District, teaching business at Metropolitan Vocational Technical Center. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. Her specialty was cornbread.
She received a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1960. She was known as MOM by a group of students from 1971 to 1972. Joyce was awarded the ''Grateful Appreciation for Arkansas Vocational Association as President from 1975 to 1976''. She also served as President of Classroom Educators Business Office Education from 1976 to 1978. In 1982, she completed her Master's Degree in Education at the University of Arkansas.
Joyce was preceded in death by parents and six brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, Robert A. Crawley; brother, Reese Howard, son, Chuck Crawley (Karen) of Rogers, Arkansas; her daughter, Tammie Rauch (Allen) of Kernersville, North Carolina; grandchildren, Nathan Miles (Dana) of Springdale, Arkansas and Whitney Rauch of Charleston, South Carolina; and two great-grandchildren, Ella Miles and Claire Miles of Springdale, Arkansas.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, 12400 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Private burial will be at Fayetteville National Cemetery, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Arrangements are in the care of Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72209, (501)455-5800.
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6 Condolence(s)
Georgia Johnson Griffis
Sunday, June 4, 2017
I was so sorry to see this in the newspaper a few days ago. "Mother Crawley" was definitely a one-of-a-kind school teacher who invited her students into her home to coach them on many occasions the three years I was at Metropolitan. I was one of the lucky ones to be taught by her and she made an everlasting impact on my life. I can type this post right now simply because of Mrs. Crawley teaching my typing class! I have SO many fond memories of her. Thank you, Crawley family, for sharing this special lady with me and so many others! She was a true blessing.
Barbara Richard Rapier
Monday, May 29, 2017
"Mother Crawley", as we affectionately called her, was a wonderful teacher and mentor for me and so many of my classmates. She and her husband "Uncle Bob" coached our FBLA parliamentary procedure team on their own time in their home. I will treasure all of the memories of her and her family and that special time in my life. I'll see you later, Nell Crawley!
Linda Joyce Booth-Franks
Monday, May 29, 2017
Mr. Crawley, it hurts my heart 2 read in the paper of my favorite teacher's homegoing. Praying for you and family. I was unsuccessful in trying to contact her later in my life, but I'll always love my business teacher, and wanted her to know I succeeded by the Grace of God.
Glenda Chambers Scogin
Monday, May 29, 2017
Mr. Crawley and family,
My prayers for peace and comfort are with you. I'm so glad I got to talk to you both a few weeks ago and catch up. Y'all were an important part of my life at Drew Central.
Glenda
Pat Pierce and Family
Monday, May 29, 2017
Bob,
I was so sorry to hear about Nell.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Judy Harper Gibson
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Prayers for you and all your family during your time of loss!