Ethel Louise Gouge Crawford Obituary
We bid farewell to Ethel Louise Gouge Crawford (Bakersville, North Carolina), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 5, 2025 at the age of 81. Ethel touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Brown Gouge and Lonnie Vance Gouge; her husband Ralph Edward Crawford; and her brothers, Roger and Gene Gouge.
She is survived by: her daughter Deborah Tomack (Jeff) of Jacksonville, FL; her sisters, Margaret Troutman (Brad) of Mechanicsville, VA and Mary Hall (Tommy) of Bakersville; her grandchildren, DJ Valls (Becky) and Anthony Valls; and her great grandchildren, Alyssa and Trey Valls. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Middle District Free Will Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Middle District Freewill Baptist Church.
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