Dorothy Lucille Crawford, 81, of Wauchula, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Lakeland Regional Health. Lucy was born on August 27, 1937 in Avon Park and had lived in Hardee County most of her life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wauchula and was a retired deputy clerk of court with Hardee County. She was also a fitness instructor with the YMCA. Lucy was a 52 year member of the Order of Eastern Star, joining Wauchula Chapter 42 on February 6, 1967. She was a past matron and was appointed Grand Electa of the Grand Chapter of Florida in 2002, serving in the Wilson Feagle Grand family. She was a member of Sebring Chapter 126 Sebring, FL and plural member of Peace River 30 Arcadia, FL, currently serving as Electa.

Lucy was preceded in death by her husband, Vreen Crawford, son, Vreen Crawford II, and sister, Betty Hughen. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Vern and Tona Crawford, Vent and Dr. Teresa Crawford, and Van and Kathy Crawford, all of Wauchula; one brother, Bill Barley of Frostproof; eight grandchildren, Drew Crawford, Kaylyn Walton, Vreen Crawford III, Kristen Britt, McKenna Crawford, Dawson Crawford, Christian Bromley, and Conner Crawford; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Robarts Garden Chapel from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral services are at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 31st in the Sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Wauchula with Rev. Joe Butler and Rev. Hollis Albritton officiating. Interment is in Wauchula Cemetery.