of Conway, AR

November 12, 1961 - June 22, 2025

Deborah Jeanne Crawford arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 12, 1961. She was the middle child of Billy and Ruth Kellermann Crawford, the younger sister of Lisa, the older sister to Tommy. Her siblings both called her Deb; however, she was affectionately known to others as Aunt Deb, Coach Crawford and the "Purple One".

Deb was a coach, an athlete, an aunt, a Godmother, a niece, a cousin, a loyal friend and she was a dog mom to her spoiled boys: Tucker, Charlie, Chance and Casey.

She graduated from St. Joseph High School where she played basketball for the Lady Bulldogs and she graduated from the University of Central Arkansas where she obtained her teaching degree. She taught mathematics and she coached basketball, softball, volleyball, tennis and track for the Hughes Lady Blue Devils, Ashdown Lady Panthers and Jasper Lady Pirates before retiring. She remembered all of her players by name and she loved them dearly.

In her retirement, she loved to take naps, solve Sudoku and most of all, she loved spending time with her nieces and nephews, Matt (Angela) and Carroll Ann Crawford, Parks Crawford, Jessica (Matt), Emily, Forrest, Charlea and Joni Kiani, Ben (Amanda) Hart and Bailey Hart.

She held a special place in her heart for Ginny, Amanda and Sandy Pryor.

Along with her nephews and nieces, Deb is survived by her brother, Tom (Mary) Crawford; her soul sister, Earlene Carter, who was with her through all the tough times and her girl group of close friends whom she loved deeply.

Deb was preceded in death by both of her parents; her sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Clay Hart and her beloved first dog-son Tucker.

Deb would have been pleased for memorials to be made to the amazing Dachshund rescue from where she adopted her pups:

Jeff Tarpley Rescue
407 Cummings Lane
Texarkana TX 75501

Or

St Joseph School Endowment
1315 College Avenue
Conway AR

Or

Buy pizza for the women's athletic program closest to your heart!



A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, June 28th at 10:00 am at Roller McNutt-Conway, with a rosary beforehand at 9:30am. Everyone knows that Deb did not dress up, so…please be you! Wear what makes you comfortable. Wear your team colors if you wish.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com