Berneace Maye Crawford

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Service Schedule
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Thursday, September 19, 2019
10:00 AM
Cemetery
Maple Leaf Cemetery
Maplewood Road
Harrison, AR  72601
Berneace Maye Crawford

of Harrison, AR

February 13, 1926 - September 15, 2019

Berneace Maye Crawford, age 93, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Somerset Senior Living at Mount Vista in Harrison. She was born February 13, 1926, in Pindall, Arkansas, to Sam and Elsie (Martin) Willis. Berneace was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, George Newton (Junior) Brewer, and her brother, Doyle Willis.

At the age of 28, Berneace became a young widow with four small children and no means of support. At that point in her life, she made up her mind to bring herself and her family out of poverty and she did just that. She became a successful businesswoman, owning her own real estate business over the past 45 years known as Berneace's Realty. She retired at the young age of 93 years old. She has been an inspiration to her family as well as to the many people she met along her journey in life. In the 1950s, Berneace worked at Levi Strauss and had her own beauty shop for eleven years.

Berneace is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Ray Crawford, of the home; her children, Jack Brewer, Glenda Fitzhugh, Gwenda Brewer and Steve and Teresa Brewer; twelve grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Now that her time with us has come to an end and we celebrate her life. We find peace knowing that she is at rest in the arms of our Lord.

Visitation was Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.

A celebration of Berneace's life was Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Pastor Dennis Sisco officiating.

Interment was in Maple Leaf Cemetery.

Pallbearers were James Robert Ellis, Trent Brewer, Preston Brassfield, Shane Brewer, Danny Criner, and Kory Brewer.



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Jennifer eason
Harrison, AR
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Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Bernice you will be missed greatly I always remember you came into my work and said let’s get this done (allergy shots) rip lady you will be missed❤️

Melissa Lowery
Searcy, AR
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Thursday, September 19, 2019

My thoughts and prayers for all family and friends. Give my great uncle Ray lots of hugs !!!! Sorry I’m not going to be able to make it , but know you guys are in my prayers! Luv Melissa

Janice Ragland Meek
New Smyrna Beach,
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Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Sorry for your loss. Give Uncle Ray our love.
Paul and Jan.

Roy and Kathy Sisco
Harrison, AR
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Monday, September 16, 2019

Berneace has been a friend of ours for many years we both always enjoyed working with her, she will be missed by many. Our sympathy to all of you during this time, and share the memories you have....