Marjorie Elizabeth Crawford

      Marjorie Crawford, 97, passed away February 16, 2020, at Weakley County Nursing Home after a lengthy stay.  She was born September 10, 1922, in Gibson County, TN, the daughter of James and Maud Warmath. 

      She graduated from Jackson High School in 1940 and attended University of Tennessee Junior College (UT Martin), where she was a cheerleader.  She met Gene Crawford on the first day on campus.  They were united in marriage April 27, 1941.  They were married 71 years until his death on Feb. 3, 2012.  They were active members of First United Methodist Church in Dresden.

     Mrs. Crawford is survived by her children, Polly Beth (Donald) Glover, Sevierville, TN, Jim (Sharon) Crawford, Springville, TN, and Joe Crawford, Dresden, TN, 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

   In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by a sister, Frances Warmath Rollins of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

    Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, February 25th at First United Methodist Church in Dresden, with a memorial service following.  Internment will be held afterwards at Sunset Cemetery.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Building Fund in Dresden.