Esther Crawford

Esther Crawford, 92, Bentonville, Ark., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, in Rogers, Ark. Esther Breedlove was born Thursday, July 29, 1920, in Kansas City, Kan., to Roy and Clara Breedlove. She attended Wyandotte County schools and graduated from Washington Rural High School in 1939. On May 11, 1947, she married Ralph Crawford in Kansas City, Kan. He preceded Esther in death on March 11, 2008. They resided in Ottawa, Kan.; Stockton, Mo.; Andover, Kan.; and Bentonville, Ark. Esther will be fondly remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, a wonderful cook and hostess and for her sense of humor. She is survived by her daughter, Laura Fogle and husband Greg of Bella Vista, Ark.; one brother, Roy Breedlove of Kansas City, Kan.; two grandsons, Grant and Chase Fogle; and several nieces and nephews. Esther is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; sisters, Helen Brune and Edna Breedlove; and brother, Laurence Breedlove. Visitation: Cremation is planned. Family will meet with friends at Dengel & Son Mortuary, 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 Services: Graveside Service and Inurnment will be held at Bonner Springs Cemetery, Bonner Springs, Kan., 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. Memorials: The family suggests memorial contributions to Circle of Life Hospice or Second Street Pantry, First United Methodist Church Bentonville c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, KS 66067. An online guest book is available at www.dengelmortuary.com.