of Conway, AR
December 10, 1928 - July 7, 2020
Mildred Elizabeth Crawford, 91, of Conway, AR, went to be with the Lord Tuesday July 7, 2020. She was born December 10, 1928 in Amarillo, TX to Alva and Effie Garrett. Mrs. Crawford was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Crawford and siblings, Lloyd and Juanita.
Mrs. Crawford loved serving her Lord and serving others. She spent 15 years in Brazil and Portugal as missionaries while raising her family. During that time she organized Ladies Auxiliaries, VBS and Bible studies in the Portuguese language, founded an orphanage that touched hundreds of children. Some have continued to connect with her to the end. At the age of 52 she earned a BSE in Special Education and taught in the public schools ''˜till her retirement. She loved to sing and read her Bible till she was called Home.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, Stanley (Cheryl) Crawford, daughters, Diann (Mike) Jones, Kay (Wendel) McCorkle, Dixie (Mark) Thackston and Telma (Mike) Cross, 9 grandchildren, David, Jason, Jeffrey, Rebecca, Chrisy, Bitsy, Joshua, Cory and Allison. She is also survived by 22 great grandchildren, Foster, Carter, Camryn, Chyanne, Trent, Caleb, Tyler, Paige, Nate, Colton, Elisha, Lydia, Micaiah, Aria, Jeriah, Ali, Logan, Mason, Liam, Dahlia, Declan and Azalea and many nieces, nephews, friends and relatives that love her.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 11, 2020 at 2:00PM at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Visitation will begin at 1:00PM prior to the service. Social Distancing and masks are required. Burial will be private for family.
Donations may be made to the Rufus and Mildred Crawford endowed scholarship at CBC.
She was a special lady
Diane: so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I lost mine 3 years ago, it is such a huge loss.
God Bless
I only met Ms. Crawford briefly, but I know what a legacy she left in her children. A legacy of faith, love, and hope. I have to agree 'what a reunion is going on in heaven!' You will always remember the things she taught you and the blessed moments you shared. My prayers are with you during this time and the days ahead.
TJ - WOW! Now I understand why and where you got that loving spirit to help others and singing too. Send lots of love!
To Family: What an honor to have Mildred as your mom, grandmother, friend, or etc that lived by the true meaning of faith and grace.
What do you do when your time has come and you come before the great I AM? The one who was your Strength and your Shield, your Beginning and your End. The One who gave you life and love - the love of your life and five lives to love? You enter in with excitement and wonder. You enter in with awe and respect. You enter in with praise and adoration. You bow before His Holy Presence and Jesus stands as you enter in to welcome you as He says, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things. I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." Matthew 25:21
May God's peace and comfort be with you all. She had a sweet reunion with Bro. Crawford. Love to you all.
Wasn't blessed to get to know Mrs. Crawford. I know she must be a good person, because she raised a great daughter, my friend T J, and she sure loved here mom and dad. My deepest sympathy for the entire family.
Mike and Diann, I am so so sorry for the loss of your mother. I should say our loss. After reading her obituary, I can see what an amazing gift to the earth she was. Her. BSE in her 50s is amazing as is teaching special needs, having an orphanage , and being a missionary! She is smiling on you from Heaven! I wish I had known her.
Praying that God will send comfort and peace during this time of earthly grief and loss. Love you.
Loved your mom and dad. Sorry for your loss but rejoicing that they are with Jesus today. Prayers for comfort and peace to your family.
An amazing woman who bought so much joy and love to others....She will be dearly missed her on earth...