Mrs. Mildred Turner Crawford 100, of 3248 Sawmill Drive, Elon, NC transitioned peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving and dedicated family on Friday, September 30, 2022. Mildred was born to Porter Turner and Ida Shaw Turner on August 24, 1922 in Alamance County.
She was educated in the Alamance County School System. She married the love of her life John R. Crawford Sr. and from this union six children were born. Mildred loved spending time with her family. She loved cooking and providing a loving home where family and friends would gather. During her quiet time she loved watching her favorite soap operas and working word search puzzles. She dedicated her life to Christ at an early age and was a life long member of the Clover Garden African Methodist Episcopal Church in Burlington, NC.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband John R. Crawford Sr.; sons, J'Van Crawford, John R. Crawford Jr.; daughters, Mary Crawford, Deliah Swann, Brenda Mebane, and her parents, Porter and Ida Crawford,
She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Esther Lenoria Wade, nine grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren; thirteen great great grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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