Deborah Jo Crawford White

Deborah Jo Crawford White of Roswell passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, July 1, 2012 in Lubbock, Texas. She was 44 years old. A Memorial Service for Debbie will be held at 11am, Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home Chapel with Cecil Kimberlin officiating. Born the baby of the family, Debbie was born on September 12, 1967 in Culver City, California to Frank Sr. and Dotia Jo (Sexton) Crawford. Debbie faced many battles throughout her life; she always was the victor due to her strong will and faith. She was a proud mother of her sons, Jason and Ethan. Debbie would always tell others of how proud they made her. She loved to make crafts, especially scrapbooking, taking care of her plants and cheering for the Minnesota Vikings. Debbie liked to enjoy the outdoors with her late husband George by going fishing and boating. Playing Bingo at the Sertoma Club and playing slot machines with her parents, Frank and Jo brought happiness to Debbie. She loved to spend time with her family and never missed a family get together. Working as a Cashier at the Brewer Gas Station, Debbie loved meeting and visiting with everyone she helped. Debbie was a genuine friend to all who knew her, her good heart and easy demeanor made her a very lovable person. Debbie will be reunited in heaven with her husband, George White, infant son, Jacob Delano Crawford and maternal grandparents, Tom and Zela Crawford. Those left to cherish Debbie’s memory are sons, Jason Grear of Houston, TX and Ethan White of Kerrville, TX; parents, Frank Sr. and Jo Crawford of Roswell; siblings, Frank Crawford Jr. (Misty) of Kerrville, TX and Kelley Crawford (Steve) of Corrales, NM; nephews, Joey Yates (Jenny) of Ft. Carson, CO, Tyler Crawford of Maple Valley, WA, Josh Yates of Roswell, Tanner Crawford (Tillie) of Roswell and Andrew Crawford (Charlotte) of Roswell; great aunt, Doris Henderson (Cleo) of Blue Springs, MO; aunts, Jean Sexton of Carson City, NV and Mickey Crawford (Craig) of Colorado Springs, CO; uncles, Tony Crawford (Sandra) of Rio Rancho, NM, John Sexton (Margie) of Ft. Mojave, AZ and Ken Crawford of Roswell, NM; cousins, Bert Sexton of Sparks, NV, John Sexton of TX, Susan Sexton of MO, Mike Sexton of CA, Sandie Sexton of CA, Raychel Brown of CO, Matthew Crawford of CO, Alex Crawford of Rio Rancho, NM and Zach Crawford of Rio Rancho, NM; great neices, Makenzie, Marisa and Maci; family friends, Terry and Myrnell Turner of Roswell and Misty Wood Crawford of Rio Rancho, NM; and special friends, Cissy Cavin, Jerry Howden and Sammie Marker, all of Roswell. Honorary Pallbearers will be “the loves of her life”, Debbie’s nephews, Joey Yates, Tyler Crawford, Josh Yates, Tanner Crawford and Andrew Crawford. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Debbie’s memory to The National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org or the Roswell Humane Society at 703 East McGaffey Street, Roswell, NM 88203.

Deborah Jo Crawford White

September 12, 1967 - July 1, 2012