Margaret Marie Rogers Crawford, 84, passed away peacefully at Cooks Hill Manor, Sunday, March 15, 2015, with her family by her side. She was born July 14, 1930 to James and Dovie Jane Rogers in Salem, South Carolina.
Margaret married Burder Crawford Dec. 8, 1946. In 1953, they moved from Brevard, North Carolina to Washington, with their children, Linda, Ron and a third child on the way, Joyce, later, they added three more children to their family, Laura, Mark and Daniel Robert and settled on a small farm in Vader, Washington. In 1958, they moved the farm and family to Winlock, Washington.
Margaret was a very compassionate and caring person, she loved her family with all her heart. Her thoughts and actions were never about herself, many times throughout her life she would always give what was meant for her, to someone else, family, friend or stranger. Margaret was happiest with her heart full of love when she prepared a large meal for gatherings at her home. The wonderful smile on her face as she watched those who enjoyed the meals, told us how caring of a person she was. With the help of family, Margaret published Lets Cook Southern. She gave a copy of that book to all family members at Christmas 2003. At the request, of the many people who gathered to eat at Margaret's table, or on the bed of a farm truck, another 500 were published. Margaret lived a very full life, she held many titles including wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cook, farmer, bookkeeper, parts chaser, equipment operator, ranch foreman and many others. Throughout the 60+ years on the farm, she met many, many people and what you would hear from all of these people time and time again was, "What a wonderful, caring person."
Margaret is survived by her children, Linda (Ralph) of North Carolina, Ron, Laura (Mick), Mark (Colleen) of Winlock; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and her four sisters; a brother; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Burder; son, Daniel Robert; daughter, Joyce Marie; parents, James and Dovie Jane Rogers; siblings, four sisters and a brother.
Margaret's family would like to thank the outstanding staff and caregivers at Cooks Hill Manor for their wonderful loving care given to our mother during her stay.
Services will be held today, March 19, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Winlock Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home.
