Sharon Ann Crawford, 82, of Cornelia, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026.
She was a resident of Habersham County, born on March 20, 1944, to her late parents, Gloria Schwager Crawford and Linton Kimzey Crawford, Sr.
Sharon was a 1962 graduate of South Habersham High School and was a gifted student. She attended Emory University as a single mother. She learned sign language and had a passion for writing and the arts. Later in life, she published a book of poetry titled “Soft are the Seasons.” In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, caring for animals, and putting puzzles together with her granddaughter.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Michael Handlon Crawford, Linton Kimzey “Kim” Crawford, Jr., and Mathew “Brian” Crawford.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn “Katie” Iglinski & Joseph; son and daughter-in-law, John Davis & Mattie; sister-in-law, Sonja Crawford; brother Brian’s fiancé, Pennie Cruce Cobb; dear friend, Beverly Thompson; granddaughter, Jessica Schuman Davis; grandsons, Jonathan and Joshua Davis, and Kevin Johnson (Haley); great-grandchildren, Anderson, McKinley, Mason and Everitt; nieces and nephews, Michael and Sharla Crawford, Natalie A. Crawford, Cathy Crawford, Patrick and Cameron Crawford, Dr. Emily Crawford Das & Dr. Bikash Das, David Crawford, and Derenda Craig; great nieces and nephews, Chloe, Tommy, and Benjamin Crawford, as well as Braxton and Christian Pierce.
No formal service is planned at this time.
An online guest registry is available for the Crawford family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com
McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706-778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
