Mrs. Sarah L. Crawford, age 86, of Empire passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.  Funeral services will be 7:00 PM Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Bell Sumiton Chapel.  Randall Busby will officiate.  Visitation will be 5:00 PM until time of service.  Bell Funeral Home Sumiton has been entrusted with the arrangements.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Crawford; parents, Andrew and Lilly Watkins; and seven brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her children, Donnie Ray, David Ray, Rick Roach and Sandra Carr; grandchildren, Chase Carr, Ciara Scott, Stephen Ray, Lillie Ray, Mark David, Scott Kelley, Brandy Nicole, Corey Crawford and Amber Crawford; and host of other relatives and friends.