Dear Shannon -

Through these years of care and joy I have carried the Crawfords in my heart.  Your mother was the kindest, most positive-minded and strictest teacher I knew in high school, and she taught us (and in this I include you) well.  I have carried memories of those years as balm throughout my travels through this weary land and consider myself blessed to have known you both.

101 years.  Wow. She really was one tough, kind lady.  God bless her.

Thank you for all your messages.  Some of you have confused my mother Louise Crawford (1st grade teacher at Whitehaven and Westhaven Elementary) with another Louise Crawford, who taught at Whitehaven High School.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time.  We know that she has gone to a better place.

Mrs Crawford was the best and hardest teacher I had. She was respected by all

We are so sorry to hear about Mrs. Crawford. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. She had a lot of love in her heart & definitely reached out to our "Adams Family".  Love The Gomez Family

Shannon, Rick, Grant, and Petra,  I loved your mother so much. She was my "adopted mama" when I lived in Memphis. She then adopted Jep too. We both send our love, sympathy, and heartfelt emotions to you. As Jesus said, 'I go to prepare a place for you."  We know your mama is in a beautiful place, and thrilled to be with her Billy again. May God bless you and comfort you.
Carol and Jep Adams, Manteo, NC

Mrs. Crawford was a wonderful teacher.  She gave me the reality check I needed to help me be successful in life.

Shannon,
My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Mom.

Mrs. Crawford was my favorite teacher at Whitehaven. She was loved and will be missed by many.

Shannon, Grant and Rick, I'm sorry to hear about Mrs. Crawford. She was a fine lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you. 

Virginia Patterson

Mrs. Crawford was a fine teacher.  Had her for Spanish & Senior English.  I didn't really appreciate her till the end of my senior year.  Will always have good thoughts of her.  

Linda Kiihnl Brewer
Whitehaven High School
Class of 1969

Shannon,  I am so sorry about your lost.  My late Mother,  Anne Babin, and my aunt, Charlotte Dean, knew your mother for a long time.  I remember her also at the Collierville U. Methodist Church.

To Rick and Shannon Vanderford "may the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds perfect through Christ Jesus."

Shannon/Grant
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  Your Mother/Grandmother led an amazing life.  I know she will remain an inspiration to you as you accomplish your own good works.  Much love,

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Louise Crawford

July 23, 1911 – November 7, 2012

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