Shirley Marie Crawford

May 31, 1935 - February 10, 2021

It is with joy and sadness that the family of Shirley M. Crawford announce that Shirley went to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 10 , 2021.

She was born May 31, 1935 a daughter of the late James Johnson and Marie (Zahradnik) Cunningham.

Shirley was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Bellaire, Ohio, where she enjoyed singing in the choir.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James V. Crawford, a son, Danny Crawford, two brothers, James Johnson and Ralph Cunningham, and a sister, Joann Lloyd.

She is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Ron) Marling of Bellaire, Ohio, four grandchildren, David (Lindsay Polanski) Petros, Rachel Travis, Bobbie (Bill) Burek and Eric Marling. Eight great-grandchildren. Ashley M. Petros, Avery Travis, Allyson Travis, Ari Petros, Tripp Bonds, Emma Burek, Kole and Linkoln Petros.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Bellaire, Ohio by going to TMCFunding.com

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic all services will be private. Arrangements made by Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory 441 37th Street, Bellaire, Ohio.

Share your thoughts and memories with Shirley’s family at www.bauknechtaltmeyer.com

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Gay Elaine Forbes posted on 3/17/21

Shirley, My deepest sympathy to you & the family.

Shirley & Family posted on 2/20/21

THANKS SO VERY MUCH for each and every thought, prayer and condolence. We are grateful for the shared memories. Thank you for reaching out to us in our time of sadness & sorrow.

Elizabeth Ann Hodges (from the Buckeye years ago) posted on 2/17/21

So sorry to learn of your Mothers passing, Shirley.

Judi McGarry posted on 2/14/21

Momma Shirley, You & Joanie can share hugs together now in heaven! I will miss them till I get there! One of my church moms~~she gave the hugs where you could feel all the sadness leaving your body! Prayers & love going out to the family! Love you all! Judi

Deanna Price posted on 2/14/21

I have years and years of wonderful memories of this wonderful woman. She treated me like her own. Rest well Shirley. Thinking of my Marling/Petros family. Much Love to you all.

Raymond Moncer posted on 2/14/21

Aunt Shirley I'm shore going to miss you. Tell Uncle JuneBug in heaven that I miss him. I loved you both.

Dale Alexander Bridgeport, OH posted on 2/13/21

It has been a few years since I last saw Shirley, but we were members of the church choir, and I will never forget her or her daughter, Shirley Marling. I will miss her, but know that she is now lending her voice to God's choir in heaven. Glad to call her and her family friends.

GiGi Sherry posted on 2/13/21

I am so sad to hear of Shirley's passing. Such a great lady. Sending hugs and prayers to you all.

Sandy Tarbet Marling posted on 2/12/21

My condolences to the entire family. We met Shirley at the Methodist Church and she was always a kind and loving lady; I was so blessed to have known her.

Darlene kopyar posted on 2/12/21

Sweet Shirley,one of my favorite customers. I will miss you Shirley. We always had fun. Love ya

Todd Driscoll posted on 2/12/21

was great friend

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