Martha L. Crawford

Martha L. Crawford, 88, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2018 at Heritage Park, Fort Wayne. Born August 29, 1929 in Kosciusko County, she was the daughter of Ancil Zenn "Jim" and Eva Loretta (Yarian) Fox.

She graduated from Atwood High School with the Class of 1947. She attended college at Penn State and Bowling Green State University and received her Masters at Ball State. On January 1, 1970 she married Phil M. Crawford. She was a school Teacher for 23 years for FWCS. She was a member of Parkwood Church of God, Fort Wayne.

She is survived by step-daughter Carole (Dennis) Cripe of Larwill; seven nieces and nephews; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband (Phil M Crawford); brother (Doyle Fox); sisters (Wilma Wood and Letha Keckler); and step-sons (Larry, DeWayne and Galen Crawford).

A private graveside service will be held at Stoney Point Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given in Mrs. Crawford's memory to Parkwood Church of God Bear Lake Camp or Parkwood Church of God or charity of choice. Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences.