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Eleanor Crawford Obituary

Crawford, Eleanor M. (Petty) Mother Eleanor M. (Petty) Crawford, 96, matriarch of her family, her church family and the previous pastor's wife (of the late Rev. Hiram Crawford) of Israel Methodist Community Church, Chicago, Illinois, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at South Lake Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, Indiana. She is survived by eight children, Minister Morris (Faynell) Crawford of Merrillville, IN, Dr. Hiram (Dr. Joronda) Crawford and Ceasor Crawford of Chicago, IL, Dr. Paul (Carolyn) Crawford of Oak Park, IL, Laetitia Benberry of Aurora, IL, Esther Fuller of Oklahoma City, OK, Overseer Thomas (Pastor Constance) Crawford of Maywood, IL and Pastor Miriam McFarland of Baker, LA; one special daughter in love, Dr. Alice Maria Crawford of Frankfort, IL; one sister, Mrs. Elsie Petty King of Detroit, MI; along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and relatives. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation Friday, April 19, 2019, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. at Israel Methodist Community Church, 7620 South Cottage Grove, Chicago, Illinois 60619. Funeral services are entrusted to Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 South Cottage Grove, Chicago, Illinois 60619, (773) 846-6567.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 17, 2019.

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Cathy Mayberry

June 19, 2019

Z L

April 22, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

April 20, 2019

I express my deepest condolences at this time of sorrow. I pray for your strength as each day passes. Continue to reflect on the memories that brought so much joy. Seek refuge in the God of all comfort and he will sustain you.

R.D.

Birmingham, AL

Cynthia Bolton

April 19, 2019

As I am remembering Mrs E Crawford' A mighty woman of GOD! She was a Mother of many in Zion' She walked, talked and lived the Word of God.
My heart is sadden but yet rejoices that Mrs Crawford is Resting in Jesus!
She was like a second mom' many of phone calls and love that she showered upon me.
To the Crawford Family' Earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot Heal' May you all be strengthen and encourage by the arms of JESUS now and days ahead.
She's gone from our present view' but not from our hearts or memories.

Thank you for your voice of prayer Luke 18:1

Dr. Yvonne Lee Wilson

April 18, 2019

Praise God for amazing grace that rest on this woman of God. Mother Crawford live a life Of Victory, Prayer and Praise.
She was the walking and living Word.
She will forever remain in our hearts ♥
Blessings and Honor
Aposte Dr. Yvonne Wilson and Body Of Christ Deliverance Ministries
Isaiah 57:1,2

J W

April 18, 2019

My condolences go out to the family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss. Continue to cherish the wonderful memories you had with Eleanor. Support one another. And may you receive comfort from our Heavenly Father.
1 Thessalonians 4:14

April 18, 2019

May God's mercies, grace and peace comfort the family at this time of your loss.

Mrs. Crawford's faith in and service to God is a road map we all aspire to follow.

Peace and blessings,
John & Nancy Fuller

Kaye Large

April 18, 2019

May God be with you in your time of lost and give you strength This was a great women of God and an example of a true a Christian may She rest in.peace

Lynn

April 17, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family and friends.May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

April 17, 2019

I am truly sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you peace and strength during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11.

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