Mrs. Ruth Ann Crawford, 85, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Grenada Living Center.  She was born January 30, 1935 in Webster County.  She retired after working many years as the Office Manager at Commercial Credit.  Ruth Ann was a devoted member of First United Methodist Church – Grenada where she served in the nursery for over 50 years, choir for over 30 years, United Methodist Women and was a circle leader.  She used her talent as a wonderful cook to minister to many during her life.  We find comfort in knowing that her faith is now sight and she has met her Savior face to face.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Survivors include her husband of 67 years, James "Jib" Crawford; one daughter, Leslie Crawford Howell(Dalton) of Potts Camp; two sons, David Crawford(Debbie) of Fulshear, TX and Scott Crawford(Michelle) of Grenada; one sister, Jean Shaw of Grenada; seven grandchildren, Kris Crawford, Lindsay Stafford, Jake Howell, Evan Howell, Nick Lee, Phillip Crawford and David Crawford; and two great-grandchildren, Lleyton and Beckham Crawford.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Hazel Allday Staten; father, Arlis Sprabery and a brother-in-law, Robert Shaw.

Pallbearers will be David Crawford, Kris Crawford, Phillip Crawford, Evan Howell, Nick Lee, Jonnie Moore and Zack Stafford.

Memorials may be directed to Teen Challenge, C/O First United Methodist Church, 161 S. Line St., Grenada, MS 38901.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com .

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).