Marie L Crawford

(September 28,1929 - April 10,2025). She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Sprigg Crawford and Richie Stopher Crawford. Also, her brother Robert C. Crawford, Sr., and sister-in-law Margaret " Peggy" Crawford preceded her in death. Also in precedence is her niece Margaret “Michele” Crawford.

Marie is survived by her nephew Robert C. Crawford, Jr., niece Karen S. Crawford, ana niece Kathleen C.Jensen, (Patrick Evans). Also, she has great nieces and nephews: Katherine "Katie" C. Veren (Daniel), Robert C. Crawford (Laura), Margaret "Maggie" R. Smith (Kyle), Christopher Jensen (Mykira) and Conway Jensen. Further, Marie has great, great nieces and nephews: Paige Veren, Claire Veren, Mark Crawford, Mia Crawford, Ripley Smith, Ivan Smith, and Isaac Jensen.

Marie grew up in the West End of Birmingham, Alabama. She attended and graduated from John Carroll High School. After graduation, Marie Worked at USF&G Insurance Company. She remained there as a loyal employee until her retirement.

Marie later moved to Homewood, Alabama. She moved to her apartment almost 30 years ago. She lived self-sufficiently and independently until her death.

The one main constant throughout Marie’s life was her deep faith. Marie was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church. She was a devout Catholic Church. She was also an active member of OLS' Our Lady of Grace Guild and active in OLS' VIP. When she could not attend church in person, she always watched mass on her television

Marie had tun, also. She was a longtime member of Homewood's Senior Center. Her favorite activity? Bingo! She was a Bingo player at her VIP meetings. She did not just pay Bingo, she excelled in it.

Catholicism was at the center of her life. Besides church friends, Marie developed friendships in the community and at the Senior Center. She remained active and busy throughout her 95 years. She developed many, many long-time friendships. Although she had stopped driving, she never was without transportation to OLS, the Center, or to her doctors’ appointments because she had developed true friends. All of her friends will be at the OLS funeral, whether in person or spirit. Also, she has many friends and family members waiting in Heaven. Please pray for her family and friends as she would pray for you.

Marie L. Crawford’s funeral visitation funeral mass will be at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Visitation is at 10am, and Mass will be at 11am. Afterwards, there will be a police-escorted procession to Elmwood Cemetery, where Marie will be laid to rest next to her parents.