Loretta M. Crawford, 70 passed at 5am Saturday, June 22, 2013 in her home in Bakersfield, ca. Loretta was born on Aug 11, 1943 in LittleRock, AR and moved to Bakersfield as a young girl. She worked for the Bakersfield City School District at the Bus Barn for many years and was a member of Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church. She is survived by her children, Rodney Crawford and Melissa Hepler: Grandchildren Elana Arnold, Seth Arnold, Mac Hepler, and Lola Crawford. Sister Jessi Kuss and nieces Patricia, Pamela, and Deborah. She had many dear friends that were as family: Linda, Georgi, Kurt, Tom, Becky, and numerous others. She is preceded in death by parents: George and Maria Covington. The Family Invites all her friends to come celebrate her life with them at 10am July 8th at Hillcrest Memorial, Bakersfield. Reception immediately following: Narducci's Cafe.
