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Obituary For Elder Dionne Crawford
Elder Dionne Crawford, age 49, peacefully departed this life on July 26, 2026, at Pine Pointe Hospice. She was born on November 30, 1976, in Troy, Alabama, to Walter J. Crawford and the late Juliet Pearson-Crawford.
Dionne was a woman of unwavering faith, compassion, and service. She was highly respected in her church, her profession, and throughout the community for her dedication to helping others. She graduated from Charles Henderson High School in Troy, Alabama, and later attended Flint River Technical College in Georgia, where she completed her nursing education.
She began her nursing career in the early 2000s at Barnesville Health and Rehabilitation Center before serving as an agency nurse at Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation. She later became a longtime charge nurse at Riverside Nursing Home and also served as a home health nurse, dialysis nurse, and urgent care nurse. Most recently, Dionne was an instructor for the Certified Nursing Assistant Program at Southern Crescent Technical College, where she also taught CPR and Medication Technician courses. She was also a commissioned Notary Public.
Above all, Dionne was a devoted servant of God. Since 2006, she faithfully ministered the Word of God and was later ordained as an Elder. She served as a Sunday School teacher for Children's Church, from 2015 to 2018, as Youth Ministry Coordinator at New Life Anointed Ministries International in Barnesville, Georgia. Her passion for ministry extended beyond the church walls as she led Bible studies, prayer services, and communion services for residents and employees in long-term care facilities.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dionne founded Words of Encouragement Ministries in 2019 and answered the call to pastor her own ministry. What began as online messages shared through Facebook and YouTube grew into a television ministry on WATC Atlanta 57 in 2021. Her heart's desire was to reach a lost and hurting world by preaching, teaching, and encouraging others through God's Word. She had a special consideration for the brokenhearted, single parents, young people, and anyone in need of hope and encouragement.
While Dionne accomplished much in her career and ministry, her greatest joy was her family. Her children were her greatest blessings, and she loved them with all her heart. She poured herself into their lives, encouraging them to pursue their dreams while always placing God first.
Dionne leaves to cherish her precious memory her three beloved children: Treasure Hughley, Taylor Crawford, and IceLynn Crawford; her loving father, Walter J. Crawford; her sisters, Venus (Tyrone) Bloodser and Yosheka Crawford; her twin brother, Dwon Crawford, all of Thomaston, GA; her aunt, Shirley Donaldson of New Jersey; and her bonus sister, Angela Bloodser of Thomaston, GA.
She is also survived by her nieces, Jasmine Crawford, Ayanna Debose, Marnecia Williams, and Kynslee Juliet Crawford of Thomaston, GA; her nephews, Vernderious Bryant of Troy, AL; William (Nalene) Debose of Montgomery, AL; Jarius Bloodser of Atlanta, GA; Donte Crawford, Kiwon Crawford, Taveon Crawford of Savannah, GA; Trevon Bloodser of Thomaston, GA; Mason Crawford and Jordan Crawford of Macon, GA; Shiamir Crawford and Kingston Harris; many great-nieces and great-nephews; along with a host of extended family members, friends, students, and all whose lives were forever changed by her love, compassion, and ministry.
Though her earthly assignment has ended, Dionne's legacy of faith, service, and unconditional love will continue to inspire generations to come. Her life was a testimony that one person, fully committed to God, can make an everlasting difference in the lives of many.
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To the family I'm so sorry for your lost. I worked with her for a few years.Dionne was a beautiful person inside & out. Would help anyone she could. She truly will be missed. May God continue ๐๐พ too be with you all..
Just want to say to the family sorry for your loss. Dionne and her mom treated me like family and showed me love. I'll always remember the cheerleading, summer jobs, pageant and times we share together. Very sad but thankful Yah gave me time in my life to share and enjoy with such beautiful souls. Always and forever classmate and friend. Liptrot-Scott
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I remember the very first time I spent the night at her house. She not only treated me with care, love, kindness but more. To me she wasn't just my best friends mom she was also my mom, a very very important piece of my life. It didn't hit me that she was gone until the very next night. She didn't only care for her kids she also cared for her students, her friends, her family, and more. I can't put into words how much this shattered me but I know she's in a better place now. I love you so much๐ LLDC๐๐ญ ~Mahkaelynn Teal๐
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Ms. Crawford was my teacher about a year ago for Nurse Aide. She was the most kindest, encouraging, and thorough teacher I had. I wish I would have gotten the chance to thank her again. She touched many lives and was loved by our entire class. Rest in Peace
It is with heartfelt sympathy that I extend my condolences to the family. We've shared many memories as a classmates and, and I've always valued our friendship.You always make everyone felt special and loved. The loss of someone so dear is profoundly difficult, and I hope you as the family find solace in the love and remembrance shared by those who knew her. Her light will always shine on forever. She will "Truly" be missed.
Rest well my friend, Teloria Briggs
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Oh my dear friend!! This has taken me through a whirlwind. I have been hoping this wasn't true as I sit here with tears running down my face I can see your beautiful face and know you are in good hands. I never thought I would have to say goodbye my friend. Take your rest and we will see each other again. I love you!!
Dionne was my childhood buddy we lived on same street and both graduated from high school c/o 1996.She was a great person๐
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It is with a broken heart that I send my sincere condolences and greatest sympathy to the Family and loved ones of our Beloved Classmate and Friend, Dionne Crawford. May her beautiful soul rest in Heaven. The Twin, Dionne aka Girl(ie) was such a sweet soul, always full of laughter, a positive spirit, and kind words. We will truly miss her. D'Won, the other Twin, aka Boy, we will always be here for you our Classmate and Friend. May God provide you all with peace and comfort all the days of your lives. We will forever love our Dionne as a Friend and as a dear Classmate of Charles Henderson High School (Troy, AL.) Class of 1996. We love you all and May God bless you all๐๐พโค๏ธ๐๐๏ธ. With heartfelt prayers and love, Tina J. (Adrian) Williams CHHS c/o '96๐งก๐
Sincerely condolences to the family of Elder Dionne Crawford. She was a very kind lady to me when she was in my presence. May God's word bring comfort to each of you. So sorry for your loss.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.