Carlene Crawford

Carlene Crawford, 85, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

The daughter of Carl and Wilburtine (Hickman) Dickerson, was born June 16, 1940, in Alton, Illinois. She gave her life to Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. John’s Baptist Church under the Reverend T.P. Wright. Later in life she became a member at Trinity Lutheran Church.

She attended the Alton Public School System, graduating from Alton Senior High School in 1958.

Carlene was united in holy matrimony to Edward E. Crawford of Madison, IL on June 21, 1958. To this union 4 children were born. Cheryl A. Crawford, Bryant E. Crawford, Cynthia M. Crawford and Susan R. (John “Main”) Caldwell.

She worked at Olin Corporation in the Primer Department, until her retirement.

Our dear mother was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Wilburtine Dickerson, a brother Carl M. Dickerson, a son, Bryant E. Crawford and grandson Donell Dion Morgan.

Mama’s most precious memories will be cherished by her husband Edward, her 12 grandchildren, a bountiful number of great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, her precious fur baby Tootsie and her beloved baby sister Janet M. Westfall.

She also leaves to cherish her memories a host of relatives and friends who will miss her love of baking and music

Visitation will convene Friday, October 17, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Greater Saint James Baptist Church. A private service and interment will follow. Services entrusted to Harrison Funeral Chapel and Cremation Center of Alton.