Barbara "Bobbie" Ruth Crawford

She married William “Bill” Crawford in Bradenton, Florida. She embraced the life of a military wife. She loved travelling thru Europe and the United States while Bill completed his military assignments. Their last assignment was Ft. Hood. She worked for KISD as a Reading Interventionist at Pershing Park Elementary School. After retirement she and Bill traveled thru the U.S. visiting all of the National Parks and attending various P.O.W. conventions. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, and needlework.

Barbara and her husband, Bill Crawford were co-founders of Crawford Bowers Funeral Homes in 1972.

She passed on August 5, 2023 in Belton. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bill and grandsons Jason and Aaron Crawford and a dear companion Clark Jones. She is survived by her son David (Royce Ann) of Killeen, daughter Pam Mikles (Don) of Belton, daughter Valerie Crawford of Killeen, her Grandson Kyle Mikles of Belton, Grandson Rowdy Zett (Carrie) of San Antonio, Granddaughter Kelly Mach (Stephen) of Temple, Grandson Gage (Chavely) Coddington of Charlotte, NC, Great Grandsons Everett and Carter Mach and Great Granddaughter Maveryck Mikles.

The family would like to offer a special thanks to Heather Vann, Sara, Isabel, Angela, Ashley, Elizabeth, Crystal, Lucretia, and staff of Stoney Brook and Katelin with Enhabit.

The family will host a visitation and reception Friday, August 11, 2023 from 5 to 7 pm at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen. Graveside services will be 10 am Saturday at Killeen City Cemetery.