Ruby Dell Crawley of Covington, passed away August 15, 2013, at the age of 88. She was a longtime, loyal member of Calvary Baptist Church in Covington. She loved her church, and served in many different capacities and was active in various groups. She was a member and past President of the Pilot Club, and enjoyed fishing, vegetable gardening, making ceramics, and reading - especially after the children were grown. In addition, Mrs. Crawley enjoyed traveling with AARP and the Golden Eagles from First Newton Bank. Of her many destinations, she was fortunate to have visited Italy, the Western United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Nova Scotia. Mrs. Crawley loved her family dearly, and above all, she enjoyed spending time with them. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Crawley; parents, Marvin and Annie (Shepherd) Johnson; and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Gerald and Priscilla Crawley, Lanier and Lee Crawley, Linda and Donald Leach, all of Covington, Jane and Larry White of Social Circle, Lisa and Johnny Bryant of Monroe; grandchildren, Mike Crawley, Dena Sims, Steve Leach, Dexter Leach, Dean White, Mark Bryant, Joe Bryant, David Bryant; 14 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Faye Johnson of Covington; aunt, Dorothy Shepherd; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Crawley will be Saturday, August 17, 2013, 2:00 PM, at Calvary Baptist Church, in Covington, with Dr. Mike Hardy and Rev. David Marshall officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, Covington, Friday, August 16, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 4228 Mill Street NE, Covington, GA 30014.
Visitation
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014
Funeral Service
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2:00 PM (EDT)
Calvary Baptist Church
4228 Mill Street NE
Covington, GA, 30014