Carolyn Vivian Ruff Crawford

Sylva-Carolyn Ruff Crawford, 78, died on May 15, 2015, at Harris Regional Hospital. Carolyn was born in Haywood County on March 1, 1937, to the late Hobert and Ruby Sisk Ruff. Carolyn enjoyed cooking, working in her flower gardens, and shopping. Carolyn was a true caregiver whose life was fulfilled taking care of her family. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Crawford; a brother, Junior Ruff; and a great-grandchild, Ronnie Brian Crawford. Carolyn is survived by her sons, Ronnie (Edith) and Wayne (Tammy) Crawford; a brother, Richard Ruff; a sister, Donna Dills; grandchildren, Toina Lawrence Caviness, Brian Crawford, Brittany Crawford, Teddy Crawford, and Amber Crawford; and great-grandchildren, Isabella Crawford, Luca Crawford, Logan Lawrence, and Kaylene Lawrence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 18, at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church with the Reverends Earl Holden and John Mason officiating. Burial will follow in Crawford Family Cemetery in Sylva. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Sunday, May 17, at Garrett Funerals and Cremations. A message of comfort may be left and an online guest registry may be signed at www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com