Mary Helen Crawford
August 10, 1954 ~ March 18, 2020
Mary Helen (Oyler) Crawford, 65, of Taylorville, passed away at 11:05 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Taylorville Care Center.
Mary was born August 10, 1954 in Taylorville, the daughter of Robert L. and Helen I. (Norris) Oyler. She married Richard Charles Crawford on April 27, 1974, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylorville. He preceded her in death on January 28, 2018.
Mary graduated from Taylorville High School in 1972. She was bookkeeper for First Trust in Taylorville, as well as for Farm Fresh and Blackhawk while she lived in Norfolk, VA, while Richard was in the Navy. Mary enjoyed photography, traveling, and day trips to the ocean or zoo. She loved eating out, and was an avid Elvis and country western music lover. Mary was a past-member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylorville.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; great niece, Lia Bertolino; and uncles, Joe and Jim Norris.
Mary is survived by her siblings, Robert (wife, Laura) Oyler of Taylorville, Anne (husband, Garrett) Yocum of Warr Acre, OK, Teresa (husband, Joseph) Nolan of Taylorville, David (wife, Penny) Oyler of Baytown, TX, and Margaret (husband, Charles) Burgener of Taylorville; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Private family ceremonies will be held, followed by inurnment at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville.
Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 108 W. Adams Street, Taylorville, IL 62568, or St. Mary School, 422 S. Washington Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.
The family has entrusted Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin Street, Taylorville, IL 62568 with ceremonies.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
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I met Mary and Richard when Mary came to work in the Farm Fresh accounting office in Norfolk, VA. We became friends outside of the office and for many years, until Mary returned to Taylorville, I shared many good times with her. She, Richard, and I would take day outings going to the beach, the zoo, the botanical gardens. We enjoyed checking out new restaurants. She enjoyed taking pictures especially of the ocean waves. Mary will be greatly missed. My condolences and prayers go out to her family.
Mary was my across-the-street neighbor all of my growing up years. We used to play school together on her porch steps. We used to have so much fun playing in our neighborhood, and there were so many kids around that when we played army we had whole battalions of kids!
Mary was one of the sweetest spirits I have ever known. My condolences to all of her family, especially her siblings.
Darlene thanks for being a true friend of Mary’s I will never forget your kindness of taking care of her.
What a great tribute Darlene❤️
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a dedicated employee during her Farm Fresh career. My condolences to her family and friends.
Susan Mayo
Virginia Beach, VA
Mary and I met in the accounting department of Farm Fresh. We became friends both at work and outside of work. We shared so many good times together. Going out for dinner. Going to Richard and Mary’s apartment to have dinner and watch movies. I was so sorry to hear of her passing. I will miss her very much. My condolences and prayers go out to her family and friends.
Margaret and Charlie,
So sorry to hear of your loss. And given the current situation, we are sorry we couldn’t be there in person. Just know we are thinking of you and praying for you and your family. May God grant you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Mary was a dear friend of mine while we worked together at BLACKHAWK! We lost touch over the years but she has continued to be and will always be in my heart. Rest easy my friend. As we always said at BLACKHAWK! “One Team, One Fight!”. ❣️❣️❣️
Thanks Lynn for thinking of Mary. It sounds like us our age growing up on South Washington Street. Thanks for sharing your memory of Mary with us. Anne
Mary I miss you so much I think of you every day. Can’t wait to be with you again.
Love you so much
Your sis Anne
Think of you and missing you