Mary Ann Crawford

Lexington - Mary Ann Crawford, age 67, died August 2, 2010 at the St. Mary's Hospice House. Mrs. Crawford was born in Lincolnton, NC on March 5, 1943 to the late George and Ona Bost and was raised in Hickory, NC. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her masters degree from the University of Georgia. Mrs. Crawford was a retired teacher & social worker, having worked for the Oglethorpe County School System for over 30 years. She touched many lives during her career and through her participation in many community organizations. She enjoyed traveling and gardening and had an extreme love for birds and animals. Mrs. Crawford was a longtime member of Lexington Baptist Church and the Dorothy Woods Sunday School Class.
Mrs. Crawford is survived by her husband, Charles R. Crawford of Lexington; daughters, Leslie Crawford of Anchorage, AK and Kim Crawford of Atlanta, GA; and a sister, Kathy Jackson of Pawleys Island, SC. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Norris Bost of Birmingham, AL.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 6, 2010 at Lord and Stephens East Funeral Home in Athens, GA with Revs. Howard Ledford, Rodney Walls officiating. A reception will follow at Lexington Baptist Church Family Ministry Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any of the following charitable organizations:
American Red Cross Blood Services, 3525 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606
Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, PO Box 453, Danielsville, GA 30633
Emory Winship Cancer Institute, Development Office, 1762 Clifton Road, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30322