Anita L. (Harris) Crawford, age 69, of Elkton, Maryland, passed from this world peacefully on March 29, 2014 in Union Hospital of Cecil County, with her loving family by her side. Her greatest joys were being a loving Wife, Mom and Grandmom, as well as a Caretaker to any little animal that ever found theirContinue Reading
Anita L. (Harris) Crawford, age 69, of Elkton, Maryland, passed from this world peacefully on March 29, 2014 in Union Hospital of Cecil County, with her loving family by her side.
Her greatest joys were being a loving Wife, Mom and Grandmom, as well as a Caretaker to any little animal that ever found their way to her. She was the most loving and giving person anyone could have ever met. While we will miss Mom so greatly here on Earth, we know she is strong and whole again with her Lord in Heaven!
Anita was born in Henderson, North Carolina, on April 12, 1944, the daughter of the late Arnom H. Harris, Sr. and Hazel (Williamson) Harris. She grew up in Henderson where she was a member of the First Baptist Church. After graduation from Henderson High School in 1962, she earned an Associate Degree in 1964 from Louisburg College, Louisburg, North Carolina. Employment in a civilian capacity with the U.S. Air Force took Anita to Alexandria, Virginia in 1968, where she worked in the Pentagon and met her future husband Major Noel Crawford, Sr., who was serving with the U.S. Army. Anita and Noel were married on February 16, 1973 in Springfield, Virginia. Over the next 13 years, Anita, Noel and their children lived in several locations throughout the United States in response to Noel’s U.S. Military assignments, finally settling in Elkton in December 1986.
Anita leaves behind her husband of 41 years, Noel Crawford, Sr.; three children, daughter, Holly (Crawford) Ulmer and her husband George; son, Noel Crawford, Jr., and daughter, Mary Crawford; and three grandsons, Owen, Avery, and Isaac Ulmer, all residing in Elkton. Anita is also survived by her brother, Arnom H. Harris, Jr. and his wife, Julia Harris, of Charlottesville, Virginia; and an extended family of nieces and nephews.
In honoring her wishes, all services celebrating her life will be private. The family also requests that memorial contributions be made in Anita’s name to The Humane Society of the United States, Union Hospital of Cecil County and Amedisys Hospice of Greater Chesapeake.
Jan Massengale Starnowski
left a message on April 6, 2014:
Anita was such a gentle, kind person. Her friendship in high school added many happy memories to my life. Heaven now has another special angel. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
Erica Ringgold
left a message on April 4, 2014:
Praying for your comfort during this difficult time.
TerryAnn Lee
left a message on April 4, 2014:
Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thought are with you and your family. Remember that we will all be reunited with love ones in the Kingdom of Heaven.
John & Ginny Hildebrand
left a message on April 2, 2014:
Dear Noel, We just learned this morning of Anita's passing and want to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family. Although we didn't have the privilege of knowing her, we know you and understand this great loss. Maybe sometime in the future, when things are a bit more settled for you, we can get together online to catch up with each other. Again our prayers and care are sent to you and all your family. Sincerely, John & Ginny, Justin & Chris, and Dan Hildebrand
Katie Dingle Kislowski
left a message on April 2, 2014:
Dear Holly and Family, just wanted to express my sorrow in the loss of your Mother. She was the sweetest to "the girls" in Middle School. She always fed us (I remember those glazed sticky buns) , took care of us, drove us places, put up with our loud giggling and our many phone calls. I strongly remember her great love of animals! So sorry and I am proud to have known such a wonderful women! Fondly, Katie Dingle Kislowski
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Sue Weaver
left a message on April 2, 2014:
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sue Weaver, Kenmore Elementary School
Chris Wilson
left a message on April 2, 2014:
Im sorry that I Never had the chance to meet Miss Crawford but learned from Mary she was a very sweet woman and out standing mother. So sorry for your loss and God Bless you all.t
Annette Rogers
left a message on April 1, 2014:
Anita, Julia and I sang together in high school as the Queenston Trio. We were also close friends, and enjoyed our high school years together. I always looked for Anita at reunions, and kept up with her through Julia and Arnom. Enjoy eternal life with God, my friend.
Gina McClanahan
left a message on March 31, 2014:
Holly, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Della Smith
left a message on March 31, 2014:
Holly, May God bless and comfort you during this time of sorrow. Praying for peace to you and your family.
Pascale Cook-Fernandes
left a message on March 31, 2014:
I am so very sorry. Just know that your Mom is in Heaven now; always surrounding you with love. Always, Pascale
Laura Weaver
left a message on March 31, 2014:
Mary My deepest condolences to you and your family! Heaven has another angel and your wonderful mama raised another angel "Mary" I'm so lucky to have been and continue to be a part or your life because you have every wonderful attribute that your mama shared with you!!! I love you and I'm sending lots of love your way!
Shelby Burke
left a message on March 31, 2014:
I have known The Crawford/Ulmer family for over 25 years. Mrs. Crawford was one of the sweetest and kindest ladies that I have ever met. She always had a smile on her face and a calming and comforting way about her. Her family and friends will surely miss her, but she is at peace and no longer suffering. My prayers and thoughts are with her family at this difficult time. Heaven gained another angel yesterday.
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Jan Massengale Starnowski
left a message on April 6, 2014:
Anita was such a gentle, kind person. Her friendship in high school added many happy memories to my life. Heaven now has another special angel. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
Erica Ringgold
left a message on April 4, 2014:
Praying for your comfort during this difficult time.
TerryAnn Lee
left a message on April 4, 2014:
Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thought are with you and your family. Remember that we will all be reunited with love ones in the Kingdom of Heaven.
John & Ginny Hildebrand
left a message on April 2, 2014:
Dear Noel, We just learned this morning of Anita's passing and want to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family. Although we didn't have the privilege of knowing her, we know you and understand this great loss. Maybe sometime in the future, when things are a bit more settled for you, we can get together online to catch up with each other. Again our prayers and care are sent to you and all your family. Sincerely, John & Ginny, Justin & Chris, and Dan Hildebrand
Katie Dingle Kislowski
left a message on April 2, 2014:
Dear Holly and Family, just wanted to express my sorrow in the loss of your Mother. She was the sweetest to "the girls" in Middle School. She always fed us (I remember those glazed sticky buns) , took care of us, drove us places, put up with our loud giggling and our many phone calls. I strongly remember her great love of animals! So sorry and I am proud to have known such a wonderful women! Fondly, Katie Dingle Kislowski
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Sue Weaver
left a message on April 2, 2014:
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sue Weaver, Kenmore Elementary School
Chris Wilson
left a message on April 2, 2014:
Im sorry that I Never had the chance to meet Miss Crawford but learned from Mary she was a very sweet woman and out standing mother. So sorry for your loss and God Bless you all.t
Annette Rogers
left a message on April 1, 2014:
Anita, Julia and I sang together in high school as the Queenston Trio. We were also close friends, and enjoyed our high school years together. I always looked for Anita at reunions, and kept up with her through Julia and Arnom. Enjoy eternal life with God, my friend.
Gina McClanahan
left a message on March 31, 2014:
Holly, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Della Smith
left a message on March 31, 2014:
Holly, May God bless and comfort you during this time of sorrow. Praying for peace to you and your family.
Pascale Cook-Fernandes
left a message on March 31, 2014:
I am so very sorry. Just know that your Mom is in Heaven now; always surrounding you with love. Always, Pascale
Laura Weaver
left a message on March 31, 2014:
Mary My deepest condolences to you and your family! Heaven has another angel and your wonderful mama raised another angel "Mary" I'm so lucky to have been and continue to be a part or your life because you have every wonderful attribute that your mama shared with you!!! I love you and I'm sending lots of love your way!
Shelby Burke
left a message on March 31, 2014:
I have known The Crawford/Ulmer family for over 25 years. Mrs. Crawford was one of the sweetest and kindest ladies that I have ever met. She always had a smile on her face and a calming and comforting way about her. Her family and friends will surely miss her, but she is at peace and no longer suffering. My prayers and thoughts are with her family at this difficult time. Heaven gained another angel yesterday.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.