Our sweet and precious mom, Betty Russell Crawford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 23, 2012. A graveside service is scheduled for Saturday, May 26, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at New Grover Cemetery on Gum Springs Road, 968 West, under the direction of Downs Funeral Home with Bro. Dick Sawyer and Bro. Ron Segers officiating. Mrs. Crawford was a wonderful and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a super cook, and loved her flower gardens. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends, and especially her loving companion, Penny. Betty was born in Dallas on March 12, 1928. She is survived by a son, Russell Neil Crawford and wife Suzanne, of Dallas, TX, daughter, Laura Crawford Lee, and daughter, Janet Crawford Nelson and husband David. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Russ Crawford, Jr., Steven Crawford, Claire Crawford, Misty Lee Kimble, Leslie Lee Kittrell, Scott Nelson and Justin Nelson. Also surviving her, are her great grandchildren, Faith, Erica, Dawson, Drew, Emma, Jayce, Landyn, Savannah, Bethany, Jacob and Keith. Mrs. Crawford is preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Neil Crawford and a grandson, John Morgan Crawford. Pallbearers will be Justin Nelson, Stephen Crawford, Scott Nelson, Andy Kittrell, Ross Tarpley and Rick Harmon. The family would like to express our deepest appreciation to Annie Foster, her loving and dedicated caregiver, Heartsway Hospice and Heritage House. If desired, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to New Hope Baptist Church, Heartsway Hospice or a place of your choice in memory of our mom, Betty R. Crawford.