Margaret "Peggy" Crawford

Margaret “Peggy” Crawford passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and devoted service to her family and community. Born Margaret Donner Smith at North Country Community Hospital in Glen Cove, NY, she was known to all who loved her simply as “Peggy” — a name that carried warmth, laughter, and an open heart.

Peggy grew up in a close-knit, faith-filled family where the values of hard work, generosity, and devotion to God were instilled from an early age. She came of age with a spirit of joy and purpose, and those who knew her in her youth would tell you that her warmth and gift for friendship were clear from the very beginning. Peggy carried those qualities with her throughout every chapter of her long and beautiful life.

Peggy was a woman of great warmth, humor, and grace who touched the lives of everyone she met. Her home was always open, her heart even more so. Whether welcoming a neighbor in need, sharing a meal with family, or offering a kind word to a stranger, Peggy embodied the absolute best of what it means to love one’s neighbor.

A devoted parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas, her faith was not merely a part of her life — it was the foundation upon which every part of her life was built. She attended Mass faithfully and drew strength and comfort from the Sacraments and the community of believers surrounding her.

Peggy would have Bill drive twenty miles down a beaten path just to see a covered bridge. She loved sightseeing in the country, and camping was always the best, economical, and most fun adventure for the family. She often brought up the rear on those trips, with her family cheerfully urging her to catch up. Peggy brought a rock home from each trip and starter a rock collection.

Peggy was regularly active with the Cub Scouts, and later joined the Girl Scouts, where her husband Bill helped and eventually became an assistant scout leader. Church was always her main focus, and she made sure every member of the family attended faithfully.

In the early 1970s, Bill found a kitten hiding in the garage during a snowstorm. Peggy wanted no part of having the kitten in the house — but the kitten won and went on to enjoy a happy life of twenty-five years.

Peggy had a sweet tooth. Every Halloween, after the children return home from trick-or-treating, she would sort through their bags and pick out every Baby Ruth candy bar for herself. The children, of course, were powerless to object. In another cherished family memory.

After Peggy moved to Texas, she helped rescue Tex, a stray dog who had been roaming the streets. The owner of the dog arrived to claim him, Cathy answered and Peggy hid Tex. After Tex passed away, Peggy insisted she wanted no more animals, until the family asked her to name their next rescue puppy. She chose Laddie (dog), and the two were rarely apart.

Family

Peggy is survived by their three beloved children: William A. Crawford Sr., Mary Geoffrion, and Cathy Skop (husband Joe Skop). She is also survived by eight grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren, each of whom carry her spirit forward.

Peggy was preceded in death by her devoted husband, William D. Crawford, her mother, Margaret Catherine Donner; her father, August John Smith; her brother, known lovingly as “Brud” Smith; her stepbrother James LeMeuex.

Funeral Arrangements

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity 20523 Huebner Road San Antonio, Texas 78258.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend and celebrate the life of a woman who gave so much of herself to so many.

Memorial Donations

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to them:

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

400 Michigan Avenue NE

Washington, D.C. 20017

www.nationalshrine.org

May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Prepared with love by the Crawford Family