of Jonesboro, AR
November 22, 1933 - August 3, 2017
Janice (Dame) Crawford, 83, of Jonesboro died Thursday, August 3, 2017, at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born November 22, 1933, at Monette to Walter and Elma (Wallace) Dame.
Along with her husband, they founded James Crawford Construction in 1958. Janice was a long-term member of Southwest Church of Christ. In addition to being a full-time homemaker, she was a Girl Scout leader and a member of the Civitan Club. She enjoyed quilt club, sewing, crafts, and was passionate about her flea marketing and junking.
Although petite in stature, Janice was a strong, feisty, determined, courageous woman, who cared foremost for her family and friends, and will be remembered for putting others first.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James E. Crawford, Sr.; an infant daughter, Judy Lynn Crawford; and two sisters, Lee Dame and Phyllis Stansell.
She is survived by her son, James (Kerry) Crawford, Jr. of Pocahontas; two daughters, Jane Crawford (Dwayne Wilkerson) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Joyce (Ken) Mitchell of Jonesboro; one brother, Jim (Pam) Brooks; one sister, Viva Grider; grandchildren, Jared Stidman, Jonathan Stidman, and Jason Stidman, all of Jonesboro, and Annie Berger Crawford of London, England, James ''Trip'' Crawford III, Julia Crawford, and Jacob Crawford, all of Jonesboro
Funeral service will be at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington, Jonesboro, on Tuesday, August 8th at 11:00am with Jimmy Adcox officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park. There will be a visitation at the funeral home, Monday, 5:00-7:00pm. Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
Lasting memorials may be made to Paragould Children's Home, 5515 Walcott Rd, Paragould, AR 72450, or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Steve Wallace
Monday, August 21, 2017
I really thought highly of her. I would often see her at Abilities Unlimited shopping for anything that caught her eye. Always friendly and showing a spark of life that would bring a lasting remembrance. Mrs. J. Crawford will be greatly missed. Peace to her and all that she stood for was dignity and grace to all she met.
Robert and Lorene Hall
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Dear Jane, Joyce and James Jr.,
We were shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of your Mother. She was a very good friend of mine for more than 30 years. I looked forward to our conversations every other Monday. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Sincerely,
Lorene
linda grimes
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Prayers for family. Janice was always such a sweet and kind aunt. I will always have fond memories of my visits with her. My thoughts are with Jane, Joyce and James Jr. May God grant you peace and comfort.
Betty Higgins and family
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Dear James, Jane, Joyce, and family:
Janice was my dear friend, as far back as Greene County Tech. More recently, we enjoyed Civitan, Southwest Church of Christ, and finding bargains and treasures, though it's been a while since we've visited due to my health, but I remember all our adventures fondly.
I've missed seeing her these last several months and am so very sad to hear that she passed. She and all of you are in my thought and prayers. I hope your memories and faith bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Betty Higgins and family
(submitted by my daughter)