Obituary for Jane Crawford Riddle
Jane Crawford Riddle, 87, of Franklin, died Sunday, November 29, 2020.
A native of Macon County, Jane was the daughter of the late Laddie H. Crawford and the late Dorothy Snyder Crawford Waldroop. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, Max L. Riddle Sr.; a sister, Sarah Niven and a daughter in-law, Rhonda Riddle. Jane was a member of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, where she had been very active for many years. She was the last surviving founding member of the church. Prior to her retirement, she was an elementary school teacher. In past years, Jane could often be found working in her gardens growing vegetables and roses. She loved wildflowers, was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed hiking and being outdoors. Also, she enjoyed crossword puzzles and word searches.
Jane is survived by a son, Max L. Riddle Jr. of Franklin; a daughter, Sandy Walker (Kirk) of Kernersville, NC; a sister, Martha Rickman of Asheville; and brothers Lonnie Crawford (Karen) and Mark Crawford (Marcia) both of Franklin and Sam Crawford (Laverne) of Somerset, KY. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Brian Riddle, Amber Rowland (Ryan), Matthew Walker (Heather), Ian Walker, and Scott Walker; six great grandchildren, Nicole Riddle, Hailey Riddle, Gavin Riddle, Olivia Rowland, Asher Rowland and Betty Walker; one great great granddaughter, Allison; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, December 3, at 2pm in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Dr. Tommy Jordan will officiate. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1pm till 2pm, one hour prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.
Memorials can be made to the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, 70 Trimont View Dr., Franklin, NC 28734.
The family would like to thank the staff of Franklin House for their excellent assisted living care and with a special thank you to Michelle Pendergrass for her loving personal care.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
A native of Macon County, Jane was the daughter of the late Laddie H. Crawford and the late Dorothy Snyder Crawford Waldroop. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, Max L. Riddle Sr.; a sister, Sarah Niven and a daughter in-law, Rhonda Riddle. Jane was a member of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, where she had been very active for many years. She was the last surviving founding member of the church. Prior to her retirement, she was an elementary school teacher. In past years, Jane could often be found working in her gardens growing vegetables and roses. She loved wildflowers, was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed hiking and being outdoors. Also, she enjoyed crossword puzzles and word searches.
Jane is survived by a son, Max L. Riddle Jr. of Franklin; a daughter, Sandy Walker (Kirk) of Kernersville, NC; a sister, Martha Rickman of Asheville; and brothers Lonnie Crawford (Karen) and Mark Crawford (Marcia) both of Franklin and Sam Crawford (Laverne) of Somerset, KY. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Brian Riddle, Amber Rowland (Ryan), Matthew Walker (Heather), Ian Walker, and Scott Walker; six great grandchildren, Nicole Riddle, Hailey Riddle, Gavin Riddle, Olivia Rowland, Asher Rowland and Betty Walker; one great great granddaughter, Allison; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, December 3, at 2pm in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Dr. Tommy Jordan will officiate. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1pm till 2pm, one hour prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.
Memorials can be made to the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, 70 Trimont View Dr., Franklin, NC 28734.
The family would like to thank the staff of Franklin House for their excellent assisted living care and with a special thank you to Michelle Pendergrass for her loving personal care.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.