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Earnestine Ella Meadows Crawford of Glen Lyn, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 6, 2024, with her loving children by her side. She was born in Willowton, WV, on January 17, 1930, the daughter of Clarence and Rose Meadows. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 65 years, Paul, her son Gregory, her granddaughter, Elisha, a nephew, Cephas Blankenship and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Paul Crawford, Jr., and wife Cheryl of Narrows, VA; Rickey Crawford and wife Marsha of Glen Lyn, VA; Patricia Ballard and husband Michael of Roanoke, VA; Connie Brown and husband Rufus of Florence, SC; Rebecca Williby and husband Dennis of Oakvale, WV; Lisa Lloyd and husband George of Roanoke, VA. She was Maw Maw to 8 grandchildren, James Crawford; Rufus Brown and wife Teresa; Bradley Williby; Christopher Ballard and wife Abigail; Benjamin Brown and wife Ainsleigh; Shane Williby; Roseann Collins and husband JJ; and Allison Crawford Lloyd.Ten great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Earnestine loved to fish and spent many summers camping on the New River, she loved working in her flower beds and sitting on her porch to watch the birds at her many bird feeders, but her favorite hobby was making beautiful handmade quilts. Her family and friends are truly blessed to have been gifted those beautiful quilts over the years. Her family would like to thank the staff of Heritage Hall in Rich Creek for all their support and her roommate, Debbie. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Earnestine will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, June 14, 2024, from the Chapel of Fredeking Funeral Service, Oakvale, WV with Pastor Tony Reed officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, VA. Earnestine's grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared with the family via www.fredekingfs.com. The Crawford family is being served by Fredeking Funeral Service in Oakvale, WV.
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