Ima Joan Crawford

Ima Joan Crawford, age 76, a resident of Montgomery, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2012. Formerly of Springfield, IL, Mrs. Crawford was predeceased by her husband, Charles “Chuck” Crawford and her parents, Fonnie Martin and Junie Bell Helton of Atmore, AL.

She is survived by her brothers, Colbern Wesley “Pete” (Barbara)Helton of Atmore, AL, Dr. Kendrel Martin (Nancy) Helton of Huntsville, AL and formerly of Mobile, Clyde Gilmon (Gladys) Helton of Atmore,AL, Robert E. “Bobby” Helton of Atmore and formerly of Mobile, AL; her sisters, Leople Helton (the late James Earl) Peacock of

Montgomery, AL, Nelda Helton (Rev. Chester) Jernigan of Montgomery, AL; many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews and great-grand-nephews and nieces; cousins and a host of dear friends and volunteer co-workers. As a registered nurse, Mrs. Crawford attended the Ida Moffett School of Nursing in Birmingham and worked at Greenlawn Hospital in Atmore, secured the funds and helped start the Jefferson State Community College School of Nursing, worked in Springfield, IL and returned to Montgomery and supervised nursing homes in the Montgomery area until her retirement. Since her retirement, Mrs. Crawford had done extensive volunteering with both her church and her community. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Alabama Heritage Cemetery with Dr. Jay Wolf and Rev. Tom Randall officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 -11a.m., Tuesday, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The Community Ministries of 1st Baptist Church of Montgomery or The Ima Joan Crawford Memorial Trust Fund, c/o The Baptist Foundation of Alabama, P. O. Box 241227, Montgomery, AL 36124.