Rita Crawley, 65, of Louisville, passed away on December 8, 2016. Rita was born in Louisville on July 20, 1951 to the late William and Dorothy Martin. She worked as a Foster Grandparent at Hazelwood ICFMR.
In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband, James Leon Crawley, Sr.; one son, James Leon Crawley, Jr.; and one sister, Doris Jacko. She is survived by two children, William Crawley (Sam) and Crystal Wright (Fred); two sisters, Judy Browning (Chuck) and Shirley Smith; four grandchildren, James Glen Foster, Jacklyn Foster, Trea Leon Crawley and Aleigha Crawley; four step-grandchildren, Amanda, Paige, Seth, and Cameron Wright; and several nieces and nephews, Julia (Jacko) Fitzpatrick, Victor E. Jacko, David W. Jacko, Robert Smith, & Timothy Smith.
Memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Louisville Chapel (10304 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272) with memorial gathering for family and friends from 1:00 pm until time of service.
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