of Ooltewah, TN
September 1, 1936 - January 11, 2024
Mary Katherine ''Kitty'' Crawford Spellman, 87, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, went to her heavenly home January 11, 2024. She was born September 1,1936 in White River Township, Arkansas to the late Doyle and Edith Anderson Watts.
Kitty was the salutatorian of the Cotton Plant, AR high school class of 1954. She was manager of the Arkansas state tourist information center in Helena, AR until she retired. She was an avid reader, liked listening to country music, and enjoyed her ''visits'' with her friends on Facebook. Kitty was a lifelong believer and longtime member of Second Baptist Church in West Helena, AR. She trusted in God for comfort and guidance throughout her life. She will be dearly missed.
Along with her parents, Kitty is preceded in death by three husbands; one son, Stuart Crawford; and one sister, Lois Jean Taylor.
Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Allen (Lanelle) Crawford of Ooltewah, TN and Kevin (Sheila) Crawford of Brookland, AR; a brother, Doyle ''Sonny'' (Reba) Watts of Bryant, AR; a sister, Georgetta Shuster of Little Rock, AR; grandchildren Lane (Erin) Crawford of Huntsville, AL, Ryan (Maggie) Crawford of Winchester, TN, Megan (Lance) Stanislaus of Wilmington, NC, Amber (Jimmy) Hanes of Athens, AL, and Hannah Crawford of Houston, TX; eight great grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation 1:00-2:00 PM, January 25, 2024, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Searcy. Graveside Service 3:30 PM at Cotton Plant Memorial, Cotton Plant, Arkansas. Services are under the direction of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home.
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13 Condolence(s)
Novel Taylor Poynor
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Georgetta, Sonny and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort during this time.
Phyllis Taylor Ross
Monday, January 22, 2024
Allen, Kevin and your Families
Aunt Kitty was one of the most loving caring people I have ever known. I have often wished Ihad been more like her. I do my best but know I fall short a lot of the time. The one thing I do know I will see her, Mom, Dad and Mamma & Pappaw in heaven one day.
Love all,
Phyllis Taylor Ross & David Ross
Brenda Branscum Key
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Kitty is a distant cousin of mine on my mom’s side of the family (Kissinger). Aunt Dolly was a special person to me.
We enjoyed the family reunions many years ago. Kitty and I reconnected on Facebook through my devotionals I put on Facebook. She always responded to them. So sorry for your loss. Prayers
Phyllis & David Ross
Saturday, January 20, 2024
May God be with you.
Paul Dent
Friday, January 19, 2024
Allen / Kevin I’m so sorry for your lost , ur mother is one of the finest people and mother I’ve ever been associated within my life time , my prayers are going out to y’all’s family
Jeanne Seeman Crisp
Friday, January 19, 2024
Kevin,
I pray God's love and light envelop you and your family as you navigate the days ahead. Imagine looking into the eyes of God in Heaven as your Mom does now, it will ease the void.
janice klein
Friday, January 19, 2024
Miss Cousin Kitty. Bless the family, rest in peace.
Marilyn Revas
Friday, January 19, 2024
Kevin,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers, hugs and love
Marilyn Revas
Jim cramer
Thursday, January 18, 2024
May the memories of the good times you shared together help you through these most difficult times.
Fred & Ida Chamness
Thursday, January 18, 2024
We thought the world of Kitty. We will never forget Kitty, Alan and their boys at Second Baptist Church, West Helena. It was so thankful to be able to see and talk to her on Facebook.
Mac Mckeever
Thursday, January 18, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss love and prayers for you all
Mike Burrows
Thursday, January 18, 2024
A warm loving woman who will sincerely be missed.
Edna McCracken Cannon
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Many fond memories of Kitty. Sweet and loving to all.