Betty Jean Crawford, age 88, of Copperhill, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020, at Fannin Regional Hospital. Mrs. Crawford was born May 22, 1932, in Polk Co., TN, to the late Claud Humphrys and the late Nora Helen Hyatt Humphrys. She was a member of Mt. Liberty Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and served as the church pianist. Betty also taught piano lessons for many years. She was an avid reader, enjoyed quilting, and working on crossword puzzles. Mrs. Crawford was preceded in death by her father, Claud Humphrys, mother, Nora Helen Hyatt Humphrys, husband, Hoyt Crawford, and great-grandchild, Colton Blake Howard.
Survivors include her daughters, Brenda Sue (Larry) Payne, Jewel Dean (Ken) Callihan, and Doris Ann (Anthony) Howard, sister, Margie Sue Allen, grandchildren, Angela (Mark) Young, Christie (Don) Rose, Tim (Donna) Callihan, Ryan (Devona) Howard, and Aaron (Jodi) Howard, and 13 great-grandchildren.
Private family funeral services: Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at 1:00 pm at the Mt. Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Robbie Chastain officiating. Music provided by Amy Young. Interment will follow in the Mt. Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Crawford's grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive family and friends at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, Wednesday, December 2, 2020, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. The family requests that all attendees at the visitation adhere to strict covid guidelines.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mount Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery Fund at 93 Couch Dr., McCaysville, GA. 30555.
Arrangements entrusted to the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.