Jane Walker Crow

Jane Walker Crow, a resident of Mountain Brook, Alabama, peacefully passed away on October 4, 2016. Jane was born on August 23, 1932, in Attalla, Alabama. She was the oldest of four children born to George Philips Walker, Jr. and Mildred Hearn Walker, who preceded her in death. Prior to his passing in 2007, Jane was the beloved wife of Warren Baker Crow III for fifty four years. She is survived by her children Warren Baker Crow IV (Nan), William Walker Crow (Lauren), and Elisabeth Crow Branch (Chuck); and her siblings George Walker (Annette) of Gadsden, Charles Walker (Bonnie) of Attalla, and Alice Keene (Tommy) of Montgomery. Her special loves were her grandchildren: Whitney Conrad (Druid), Caroline Pullen (Travis), Charles Branch (Regan), Walker Crow, John Crow, Christopher Branch, Margaret Anne Winters (David), Hunter Branch, and Janie Branch; and great grandchildren Tatum Winters and Caroline Conrad. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and many close Hearn cousins. Her special friends were Bernice and Frank Robinson, and her loving and faithful caregivers were Gloria Johnson, Anner Evans, and Angela Murphy. Jane attended the Attalla city schools, Etowah County High School, Gulf Park College for Woman, and the University of Alabama, where she graduated with honors. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She always enjoyed watching Crimson Tide football and basketball games. Jane moved to the Mountain Brook area in 1954 and immediately immersed herself in civic activities where over the years she served in various leadership positions. She was a member of Tremont Garden Club, the Women's Committee of One Hundred, The Country Club of Birmingham, The Club, and her dance clubs: Harlequins, Gaities and Vanities. She also served as President of the Mountain Brook High School PTA. She taught school at Independent Presbyterian Day School for nine years. She was a long time member of Mountain Brook Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and, along with her husband, created the Seekers Sunday School Class. Jane loved life. She especially enjoyed laughing with her friends, spending time with her family, playing bridge, and volunteering in many capacities, in particular at the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care. She was a wonderful, caring Christian servant sharing her time and wisdom unselfishly with others. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service at Mountain Brook Baptist Church on Friday, October 7, at 2:00 pm., with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service in Hudson Hall. Memorials may be directed to the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, 1713 Sixth Avenue S., Birmingham, Al. 35294-3412, Mountain Brook Baptist Church, 3631 Montevallo Road, Birmingham, AL. 35213, or to the charity of your choice .

Arrangements under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel, Homewood, AL.