Marsha Coats, wife of Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), today announced that her mother, Miriam Esther Gregg Crawford, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 96. Mrs. Crawford resided at Wellbrooke of Westfield in Westfield, Indiana. Born in a farmhouse near Middletown, Ohio on September 22, 1918, Mrs. Crawford was a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University, where she played on the basketball and tennis teams. She worked as an elementary school teacher during her professional career. Known for her fun-loving nature, Mrs. Crawford was an avid sports fan who loved to bake and play bridge. She was active in her church and was a supportive wife, mother and grandmother. Miriam Crawford is survived by her daughter, Marsha Coats and her husband Senator Dan Coats of Carmel, Indiana; her son, Dr. Greg Crawford and his wife Susan of Grabill, Indiana; along with five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Crawford’s husband of 70 years, Cecil Crawford, passed away on June 6, 2013. A burial service for Miriam “Mim” Crawford will take place at the Leo Memorial Cemetery in Leo, Indiana on Sunday afternoon.
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 18:55:38 +0000
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