Barbara Darland Crawley, 86, widow of John David Crawley, died Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at her residence. Born September 25, 1937 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Owen Stanley Darland and Eva Freeman Royalty. She was a retired Payroll Clerk with Mercer County Board of Education and was a lifelong member of Bethel Baptist Church. Barbara enjoyed hosting her W.M.U. each month, reading, sewing, cooking, scrapbooking, and always being involved in her children and grandchildren's activities.

Survivors include her son David Wayne (Rebecca) Crawley of Salvisa, one daughter Sharon Dawn (Glenn) Stewart of Burgin, one sister Janet Spencer of Lawrenceburg, seven grandchildren: Leia Sallee, Alli Stewart, Andraya Stewart, John Crawley, Jessica Crawley, Jaclyn Risden-Smith, and Nicholas Risden; four great grandchildren: Hannah Smith, Trinity Smith, Will Smith, and Lincoln Risden; and two nieces Sandi McMurtrie and Emily Pankey also survive.

She was preceded in death by one son Scott Farrel Crawley, one sister Rosalee Parkey, and a special friend Kenneth Benge.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2024 at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Bro. Stephen Brogli officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery with John Crawley, Denver Scott, Gary Dixon, Paul Gray, Tyler Feeback, and Steve Stewart serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. Monday at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Heritage Hospice, P.O. Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422 or by visiting heritagehospice.com/Donate.

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