Obituary of Connie E. Crawford

Connie E. Crawford, 71, of Girard, passed away Monday morning, August 31, 2020 at her residence in Girard, IL. Connie was the second child of four born to Robert Henry and Ora Darlene (Pierson) Ferris at Palmyra, IL. She was born at home on October 6, 1948. On January 22, 1967, she married Larry Dean Crawford at Pleasant Dale Baptist Church in rural Girard. Connie attended school at Northwestern in Palmyra. She was a quilter for Still Quilting in Carlinville. Connie was a member of Pleasant Dale Baptist Church in Girard, enjoyed sewing and cross-stitching. She loved her family, and her granddaughters held a special place in her heart. Connie is survived by her husband Larry; four daughters, Tammy Crawford of Virden, IL, Peggy (Danny) McKain of Pleasant Plains, IL, Rebecca Witt of Virden, IL and Christine Crawford of Virden, IL; two granddaughters, Jade Crawford of Springfield, IL and Elleigh Granderson of Virden, IL; brother, Richard (Pam) Ferris of Palmyra, IL; two sisters, Linda (Estel) Walden of Girard, IL and Kathy (Mickey Coleman) Peters of Manchester, TN; several nieces and nephews. Connie was preceded in death by parents, Robert Henry and Ora Darlene Ferris. Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at 2:00 pm at the Girard Cemetery, Girard, IL, with Rev. Victor Angulo, officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Girard Fire and Rescue or the American Diabetes Association.