Elizabeth James Crawford
September 5, 1917 ~ July 21, 2010
Katie Elizabeth "Lib" James Crawford, 92 passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2010. She was born September 5, 1917 in Bethel, NC, daughter of the late Fonnie C. James and Katie Bryant James. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Zeno Gordon Crawford in 1997; brother, F. Bernie James and his son, Larry B. James; and her brother, Alton R. James.
Elizabeth received her degree from East Carolina University (formerly East Carolina Teachers College) and taught in the Rocky Mount School System for over 40 years. She enjoyed being a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society for women educators. She was also a member of First Baptist Church and was a dedicated volunteer in the church library.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, son, Randy Gordon Crawford and wife Mary Ann of Rocky Mount; two grandsons, Matthew Tadlock Crawford of Asheville, NC and James Sperling Crawford of Bend, OR; three sisters, Helen Buljan of Saratoga, CA, Frances Middle of Scottsdale, AZ and Iris Vergakis Murdoch of Virginia Beach, VA; one brother, Roy M. James of Tarboro, NC; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 6-7:30p.m. Friday, July 23, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A funeral service to remember Elizabeth will be held at 2:00p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2010 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Grisham officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 200 South Church Street, Rocky Mount NC 27804.
Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerandwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 7/23, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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First Baptist Church (Rocky Mount)
200 S. Church Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 7/24, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Dear Randy I know that you were saddened by the death of your wife. She will be greatly missed by you and her many friends. Though sympathy is small consolation, even when it comes fromt the hearts of those who share your sorrow, I want you to know how kenly your loss is felt by me and others who knew her. It was my privilege to know Lib personally. I had a great deal of respect for her and greatly appreciated her friendship. Although there is little that I can do or say to help you in this time of grief, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Frederick E. Turnage
Hello, Randy. I was so sorry to hear of your mother’s death. She was my 6th grade teacher at Bassett School and I’ve always considered her to be one of my two favorite teachers (the other being Bill Rawls at Senior High). She taught us so much more than History and English and Math. She taught us independence, acceptance and responsibility. Thank you for sharing your mother with so many people. I see some of the other kids from the class I was in occassionally and I can assure you, she had an impact on all of us and made us better people and the world a better place. With Sympathy, Ginger Batts Bruce