Margie Crawford, 86, of Center, passed away Monday, December 29, 2008 at Green Acres Nursing Center. She was born July 4, 1922 in Panola County to Bertis Stoker and Zeffie Springer Stoker. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW. Ms. Crawford loved to garden, knit and fish.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 30 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 31 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Rev. Greg Megill.

Survivors include:

Son, Steve Tinkle & wife Mary Lynn of Center

Daughter, Vickie Higginbotham of Ft. Worth

Grandsons:
Mitchell Partin of Nacogdoches
Stephen M. Tinkle of College Station

Granddaughters:
Darla Partin of Detroit, Michigan
Wendi Tinkle of Houston
April Duffey of Boulder, Colorado
Condra Ables of Alvarado

Six Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Bertis and Zeffie Stoker
Husband, Burrell Crawford
Daughter, Linda Whitlock
Grandson, Shane Tinkle

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Methodist Children's Home, 1111 Herring Ave., Waco, Texas 76708.