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Greetings Crawford Family,
Finally! We get to meet again in person for the Crawford 60th Family Reunion! The reunion will be held the weekend of July 15-17, 2022 in wonderful Chicago, Illinois!
Click Here To Download The 2022 Crawford Family Reunion Information Packet
As we all know, the success of this reunion comes with a price and deadlines. Please read all of the reunion information and adhere to the family reunion registration deadlines specified in the 2022 reunion packet.
Please note that the deadline to pay reunion fees is June 15, 2022
The reunion hotel is:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago O’Hare-Rosement
5500 N. River Road ● Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: 1-800-315-1061
Please also note that the deadline for the hotel registration is June 30, 2022.
When making your hotel reservation, please be sure to ask for the “Crawford 60th Family Reunion Rates”
Again, we are anticipating your arrival and continuing this strong tradition of our family.
Sincerely,
The Chicago Chapter
Hey Crawford Family,
We’re Zooming again! We took a poll this summer and the consensus was clear – The Crawfords are having another virtual reunion in 2021!!
The 59th Crawford Reunion will be held virtually on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 2:00pm CST / 3:00pm EST via Zoom.
What will the program include?
Welcome
Prayer
Family Roll Call
Family History
Annual Poem
Reunion Song
Memorial
Business Discussion
Closing Prayer
**There will also be raffles and a family history contest built into the program so that we can have more family interaction!
What do you need to do to participate?
Download the ZOOM app on your computer or phone. Make sure your ZOOM app is the most recent version. We would recommend your computer because it will allow you to see more participants on the screen at once.
Please note: if do not have Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, or Windows 11 on your PC you will not be able to participate in the Raffle or Quizzes.
For those of you who would prefer to just dial in and listen, we will provide a call-in number so that you can still be a part of the reunion.
For the Family History:
Send in any updates to Crissy Keys-Haynes at (773) 750-2246 or eckhaynes14@gmail.com.
These updates must be sent by October 17, 2021 to be included in the presentation. So, please include a photograph of the person with their update.
For the Family Memorial:
Send in the name (and photograph if possible) of any family member you would like to have mentioned during the memorial ceremony. (These are the names we normally call out as Cousin Love pours the water)
These names should also be sent to Crissy Keys-Haynes at (773) 750-2246 or eckhaynes14@gmail.com. by October 17, 2021 to be included in the presentation.
Is there a virtual dress code?
Cousin Lola has designed a super cool reunion t-shirt for this year.
You can wear this year’s shirt OR you can wear any family reunion shirt you already own.
Don’t forget to wear your Crawford family necklace!
What else do I need to know?
We will send out a Zoom invitation with a link to the virtual reunion and the dial in number.
On Reunion Day, December 4, 2021, while the reunion program will start at 2:00pm CST / 3:00pm EST, we are asking that you log on 15 to 30 minutes early to ensure everyone is connected on time.
Please R.S.V. P to me directly at eckhaynes14@gmail.com or (773) 750-2246 (cell) by October 17, 2021 so that we know how many family members will be participating.
What is due on or before October 17th?
Family Updates to Cousin Crissy
Names for Family Memorial Ceremony to Cousin Crissy
T-shirts must be ordered
RSVP
This virtual reunion has been a Labor of Love worked on by: Dorothy Jones, Helen Comer, Love Curington, Lola Lewis, and Crissy Keys-Haynes
We are looking forward to fellowshipping with you on December 4, 2021 and hope to hear from you soon.
Please forward this email to anyone who is not listed above and as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to me. We will do our best to assist you.
Topic: The Bell Family invites you to join them on Zoom for Dr. James Robert Bell Memorial Service
Time: Aug 28, 2021 10:45 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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The Bell Family is in need of your continued prayers and support.
It is with a sad heart that we are informing you of the passing of our beloved cousin Dr. James Robert Bell (Husband of Dr. Josephine Crawford Bell). Cousin James passed Saturday, August 21st, in the comforting presence of his loving family.
The Memorial service for Dr. James Robert Bell, is this Saturday the 28th at 11am at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 32 School Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71602
Click here to view the information for the online Memorial service.
In lieu of flowers for Cousin James’ passing, the family ask you to consider contributing to the
Dr. James R. and Dr. Josephine C. Bell Scholarship Fund
Make an online gift:
• Go to www.uapb.edu
• Place mouse on “Giving Tab” at top of screen
• Click “Make A Gift”
• Complete Form
All major credit cards are accepted.
You may also mail a check/money order to:
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Office of Development
Mail Slot 4981
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Be sure to include the name of the scholarship fund on the memo line of your check or with your online donation.
You also have the option to call the Development Office directly:
870-575-8701
While we will grieve his loss, we remain forever grateful he was a part of our family. Please keep Cousin Josephine, their children (Bruce, Kimbra & Kandice), their grandchildren and their large extended family in your prayers.
Dr. James Bell was a favorite at the reunions for so many of us and we will miss him dearly.
The Curington Family is in need of your continued prayers and support.
It is with a sad heart that we are informing you of the passing of our beloved cousin Lavonne Curington.
Cousin Lavonne passed Wednesday, February 16th after an extended illness. She was the daughter of Aunt Annie Mae Crawford.
Her funeral arrangements will be on Saturday, March 13th at
Lighthouse Church
4501 W. 127th Street
Alsip, Il 60803
Viewing 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Service 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Repast 4:30pm ( Lighthouse Church)
* The church holds up to 1000 people with Social Distancing
* Masks and Social Distancing required
The service will stream live also. The link to the live stream will be shared when received.
Please keep her husband, Harold, her children (Oteia, Love, BD, & Ann), her grandchildren, her sister, Arlene, and her large extended family in your prayers.
While we will grieve her loss, we remain forever grateful she was a part of our family.
Please take the time to send a card or make a phone call and reach out to them. After all, that is what family is for…
Dear Crawford Family, you missed a treat if you were not a part of our virtual 58th reunion! Not even a pandemic could stop us!
Many of us wore this year’s reunion shirt which was lime green and black. It was so much fun to see everyone and talk to everyone. There were 65 meeting connections!
We had the traditional activities we normally have: Welcome, Prayer, Historian, Annual Poem, Song “Every Year Carries A Number,” Memorial, and Business Session. We were given a super welcome to our reunion by Shenetta. Edward, our Crawford Family patriarch, delivered a powerful opening prayer.
This year before the historian spoke, we had something new- Roll Call by Melinda and Helen. Helen held up pictures of the 14 jewels and a poster with Uncle Cody’s name on it. All were 22″ x 28″ in size. Beginning with the eldest Crawford sister to the youngest Crawford sister, Melinda introduced each of them. Also, Lola did a magnificent slide show presentation of our dear departed ones with their names on each picture. It was so moving and there were tears in some of our eyes. Such sweet memories…
Next we had our memorial by Love and Oteia. Usually we remember our loved ones by calling out their names as Love pours water for each one named. Our belief is you are not forgotten if your name is called! However, since the slide show had so many names on it, we decided not to call out names this year. Love poured purifying water from one container into another representing all of our dearly departed loved ones. Crawfords are survivors and we share love! Love does such an exceptional job! Oteia did a beautiful rendition of “We’ve Come This Far by Faith” which was apart of the memoriam.
But, I digress- I got ahead of myself- Crissy, the historian, always does a fantastic job presenting our accomplishments. There are many young Crawfords who are doing positive things and soaring to new heights! We are so proud of all of them!!! Crawfords are a “can do it/anything well” type people!!! Aren’t you glad you’re a Crawford? God has truly blessed our family!!! Thank you, Lord!!! Crissy also updated our necrology.
After Crissy’s presentation, I read my poem for Reunion 2020. Let us not forget our melodious songbird, Annie Will, who always lead us in singing our reunion sing “Every Year Carries a Number.” Just as the song writer said, “somebody’s gone who was here last year.” She was backed up by her sister, Luck!
Melinda did a marvelous job as mistress of ceremonies. Lola did her usual splendid job of taking care of the business. Next year we are planning to go to the “windy city,” Chicago for our 59th reunion. We didn’t select a location for 2022 because we need to see what 2021 holds!
Our closing prayer was given by Love. We have some dynamic praying Crawfords, and Love is one of them!!! Just a note of adoration: Lola, Crissy (Eleanor), and Love (Harold, Jr.) all of the Fourth Generation, did a remarkable job of taking and showing their leadership abilities in pulling off this reunion! They had help from two others in their generation, Shenetta and Melinda who also had a great deal of input to the success of this reunion. The idea of this virtual reunion came from Craig, another member of the Fourth Generation. Without the Fourth Generation, we would not have had this reunion! Thank God for them!! The other members of the planning committee were three members of the Third Generations- Luck (Rose), Helen, and me (Dorothy). We added a few suggestions, but most of the credit for our success came from the mighty Fourth Generation!!!
After all planned activities were concluded, Crawfords did what we do best– talked, laughed, sold wolf tickets- generally just having good Crawford fun!!! We had such a good time talking over each other just like the “jewels” used to do. Can you image 85 people enjoying one another? We started around 2/3 p.m. depending on where you were and didn’t end until nearly 6/7 p.m. depending on where you were. When the plug was finally pulled, there were Crawfords who still did not want it to end!
Looking forward to seeing ALL Crawfords at our 59th Reunion!!!
Love you all!!!
xoxo
Dorothy Cooper Jones
To view the actual zoom reunion, click here.
Please note: It is over 2 hours long! You know how we love to talk! ☺
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Greetings Crawford Family,
“We Remain A Family Rooted in Love”
57th Crawford Family Reunion
Gary, Indiana
July 19-21, 2019
It is that time of year again, the Crawford 57th Family Reunion! The reunion will be held the weekend of July 19-21, 2019 in wonderful Gary, Indiana! We will forever remain a family rooted in love. This is exemplified in the 57 years we have dedicated to coming together to fellowship and show our love for one another.
2019 Crawford Family Reunion Package
As we all know, the success of this reunion comes with a price and deadlines. Please read all of the reunion information and adhere to the family reunion registration deadlines specified in the 2019 reunion packet.
The reunion hotel is:
The Best Western Plus Hotel
6200 Melton Road ● Portage, IN 46368
Phone: (219) 841-9702
Please also note that the deadline for the hotel registration is June 1, 2019.
When making your hotel reservation, please be sure to ask for the “Crawford Family Reunion Rates”
Again, we are anticipating your arrival and continuing this strong tradition of our family.
Sincerely,
The Gary Chapter
Greetings Crawford Family,
“We Remain A Family Rooted in Love”
56th Crawford Family Reunion
Atlanta, Georgia
July 20-22, 2018
It is that time of year again, the Crawford 56th Family Reunion! The reunion will be held the weekend of July 20-22, 2018 in beautiful Atlanta Georgia! We will forever remain a family rooted in love. This is exemplified in the 56 years we have dedicated to coming together to fellowship and show our love for one another.
Click Here For The 2018 Reunion Information Packet
As we all know, the success of this reunion comes with a price and deadlines. Please read all of the reunion information and adhere to the family reunion registration deadlines specified in the 2018 reunion packet.
The reunion hotel is:
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport
2301 Sullivan Road ● College Park, GA 30337
Phone: (404) 766-0303
Please also note that the deadline for the hotel registration is May 27, 2018.
When making your hotel reservation, please be sure to ask for the Crawford Family Reunion 2018
Again, we are anticipating your arrival and continuing this strong tradition of our family.
Sincerely,
The Atlanta Chapter
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How much do you know about the Crawford Family? Will you be ready to defend the North or the South during the Annual Family Trivia Battle? Take the quiz and see…
Here’s how it works:
Ready? Let’s test your Crawford Family Knowledge!
Click the button to begin
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[q] Father of our Roots?
[a] Pat “Pa”
[q] Mother of our Roots?
[a] Lola “Ma”
[q] What were Ma and Pa’s nicknames for each other?
[a] “Gal” and “Sugar”
[q] Since our summer reunions began, 3 chapters have hosted the reunion at least 5 times. Which chapters are they?
[a] Atlanta, Fort Myers, and Detroit
[q] What is the significance of 1963?
[a] Uncle James and Aunt Marie had the first dinner for Ma. It was the start of our family reunions.
[q] From 1963 to 1974 the family reunion alternated between what two cities?
[a] Phenix City, Alabama and Columbus, Georgia
[q] From 1963 to 1974 what month was the family reunion held?
[a] February
[q] In what city/town in Alabama was the “The Farm” located?
[a] Midway
[q] In what year was the Farm house demolished?
[a] 1975
[q] What year was our first summer reunion, what city was it in and who hosted it?
[a] 1975 in Tallahassee, Florida and hosted by Fletcher and Trudy Battle
[q] When was Pa born?
[a] November 12, 1883
[q] When was Ma born?
[a] July 14, 1886
[q] How many children did Ma and Pa have?
[a] 15
[q] Name all 15 siblings in order from oldest to youngest
[a] 1. Nona 2. Cody (Charlie) 3. James 4. Johnny 5. Minnie (Daught) 6. Georgia 7. Jessie Mae 8. Rosa Lee 9. Willie Lee 10. Beatrice 11. Ruby Lee (Easy Bray) 12. Annie Mae 13. Eugene 14. Mattie Mae 15. Renella (Marie)
[q] How many sons did Ma and Pa have?
[a] 5
[q] How many daughters did Ma and Pa have?
[a] 10
[q] Which of their children never lived with them?
[a] Cody
[q] Who are ma’s parents?
[a] Austin and Minnie Benton
[q] What was Ma’s maiden name?
[a] Benton
[q] Where are Ma and Pa buried?
[a] Hurts Chapel Cemetary
[q] When did Pa pass?
[a] January 31, 1953
[q] When did Ma pass?
[a] October 28, 1964
[q] Who designed and hand-crafted our Family Heritage Necklace?
[a] Freddy Crawford (son of Johnny Crawford)
[q] Who designed or Family Heritage Crest?
[a] Kent Jackson (son of Rose Jackson and grandson of Willie Lee Crawford)
[q] This sibling owned the Crawford Cab Company
[a] Willie Lee Crawford
[q] Raised by Ma and Pa; the son of their oldest child
[a] George
[q] Youngest grandchild raised by Ma and Pa; the son of their second oldest daughter
[a] Willie Gene
[q] The first of Ma and Pa’s children to pass
[a] Jessie Mae
[q] This sibling could really sew and had a prosthetic leg
[a] Minnie (Daught)
[q] Had the most children of all the siblings
[a] Ruby Lee (Easy Bray)
[q] Who updates the family website?
[a] Lola Lewis (daughter of Willie Jean and Carol, granddaughter of Minnie)
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