Lizzie Deloris Crawford, 90, of Billard, North Carolina, passed away on December 31, 2025. Services are entrusted to Webb Undertaking.

Lizzie Blount Crawford, a cherished pillar of the Bath community and devoted matriarch, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on December 31st, 2025, 3:00AM, at the age of 90.

Born on March 26, 1935, in Bath, NC, she was a daughter of the late William Herbert Blount and Joanna Authur Blount.

Growing up in a lively household with six brothers and six sisters, Lizzie was nurtured in an environment where her parents home was always open, frequently filled with guests for dinners and fellowship, fostering her love for serving others.

After attending Bath High School in Bath, NC, Lizzie met the love of her life, Jesse Lee Crawford. They married on July 12, 1950, in Beaufort County, North Carolina. Together, they raised one daughter Estelle S.H. Crawford. Fostering a home brimming with love, laughter, and the delicious aromas of her renowned cooking, as she often hosted.

Lizzie’s professional life was marked by a series of roles that showcased her dedication and resilience, including work as a domestic worker, a Teacher, and a Bus Driver.

A devout Christian, Lizzie was baptized early in life and remained a lifelong member of her family church, Sweet Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Her deep faith earned her the revered title of  the oldest Mother of the Church. Additionally, she was an active member of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation. Her hobbies included crocheting beautiful blankets and crafting exquisite meals—favorites included fish, crabs, and breakfasts. Her passion for learning was evident in her enjoyment of writing stories and poetry, through which she shared her wisdom.

In her final days, the appearance of a white dove resting on her hospital windows symbolized the peace and grace that Lizzie always embodied. Her love for the Lord, for flowers, and for life itself will forever serve as a guiding light to all who knew her. Juanita's legacy is one of love and faith. She is survived by her daughter, Estelle Houston; and numerous nieces and nephews who loved her dearly, and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Jesse Lee Crawford. 

Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 8:00 pm at Mt Sinai M.B.C. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Ms. Crawford will lie in repose at the altar of Mount Sinai for 30 minutes prior to the homegoing services, where the family will accept visitation.