Mary Louise

Crawley

Ms. Mary Louise Crawley was born on November 30, 1943, in Williamson, Georgia, to the late Willie Favors, Sr. and Helen Louise Favors Butler. She was the fourth of six children and from an early age developed a deep and abiding love for the Lord. On August 18, 2025, she peacefully entered into eternal rest.

She received her formal education in the Spalding County School System. Following her schooling, she was employed in the cafeteria at Moore Elementary School for a number of years. Later, she began working at Dundee Mills in Griffin, Georgia, where she rendered 32 years of dedicated service until her retirement.

At an early age, Ms. Crawley accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. She remained steadfast in her Christian Walk and served faithfully as a devoted member of the former New Generation Christian Fellowship Church. She loved her church family dearly and joyfully welcomed opportunities to invite family and friends to worship alongside her.

In her leisure, Ms. Crawley found joy in cultivating beautiful flowers, preparing delicious homecooked meals for her family, and seeking out the best bargains at her favorite local stores.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Wandra Crawley; her son-in-law,

Starling Thompson, Jr.; siblings, John Favors, Willie Mae McGinty, Betty Ann Hastings, and Willie Favors, Jr.; her aunts, Alice Driver, Azzie Lee Marshall, and Lucinda Hodo; and her uncle, Horace Crawford.

Cherishing her memory and carrying forward her legacy are her devoted children: Angela

Hastings of Hampton, GA; Chuckie (Bridgett) Crawley of Albuquerque, NM; Phyllis Crawley

Thompson of Hampton, GA; Ned (Benita) Crawley of Newnan, GA; and April Hamm of

Riverdale, GA. She also leaves five beloved grandchildren: Temeka Hastings, Erasmus Hastings, Chloe Sheppard, Gabriel Crawley, and Starlis Thompson; seven precious great-grandchildren; one sister, Pauline Favors of Griffin, GA; special friends; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends who will continue to honor her life and legacy.