Rose Elna Crawford, 85

Rose Elna Crawford, age 85, left on her journey to be with the Lord Thursday evening.

Born in Columbus, Ohio on July 16, 1925 to Elisha and Elma (Wilson) Strong, Rose was a loving homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family. One of her favorite pastimes was crocheting.

Rose had a son; Theodore Strong who preceded her in death.

Surviving are her two daughters; Brenda (Simmie) Coleman of Blacklick and Annette Taylor of Marion, her brother; John Strong of Dayton and 6 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Hughes-Allen Funeral Home with Pastor Perry Payne officiating. Burial will follow in the Marion Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home.

If desired, expressions of sympathy may be sent directly to her family by logging onto www.hughesallen.com and opening her obituary.

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