Carolyn M. Crawford

January 25, 1933 - September 9, 2013

Carolyn M. Crawford, 80, of Houston passed away Monday, September 9, 2013. She was born January 25, 1933 in Hackensack, New Jersey. Mrs. Crawford is survived by her husband, David C. Crawford; children, Eugene Crawford & wife Yvette, Richard Crawford & wife Carol, Grace Crawford & husband Frank Minni as well as her granddaughter, Eugenia Crawford. Carolyn grew up in New Jersey before setting out to the south where she was a flight attendant for Capital Airlines based out of New Orleans, LA. It was in Louisiana that she met and married the love of her life, David Crawford. David’s career in the oil and gas industry took them all over the world. They ultimately settled in Houston where they raised their 3 children. She was an active member of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church for many years. Carolyn was a fashion model, an organist and a very good golfer. She played until she was 80! She was known by all the kids in the neighborhood for her chocolate chip cookies. Most of all she was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. She was loved by everyone who knew her and will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service celebrating Carolyn’s life will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 10:30 am at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079. A reception will follow the service in Friendship Court.