RaNaye Crawford
Obituary
RaNaye Lynn Crawford was born June 7, 1957 in Topeka, KS to Dean Adelbert & Carolyn LaNora (Allen) Crawford and passed from this life on September 11, 2011 at the age of 54.
RaNaye attended the University of Oklahoma for three years and continued to be an avid OU football fan. She served six years in the Army National Guard. Attended Spartan Aeronautics and received her airline pilot license. Later in life she moved to Florida and worked with the American Red Cross. Her service was recognized by Elizabeth Dole who was over the US Red Cross organization. RaNaye was a very giving and devoted worker for her community and even worked several hurricane disasters. RaNaye loved collectibles and enjoyed passing them to people who appreciated them. RaNaye lived in Colorado where she enjoyed the mountains and especially fishing before moving back to Tulsa in 2010.
She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents, Dewey & Bessie Allen and Alice Crawford; her uncles Denton Allen, Vic Crawford, Dave Crawford and Don Crawford; and her aunts, Joan Crawford and Audrey Crawford. RaNaye is survived by her mother and step-father, Carolyn & Charles Volturo of Sapulpa and numerous cousins.
RaNaye will lie in state 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Ninde Brookside Funeral Home and her funeral will be held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the American Red Cross, Tulsa Chapter, 10151 East 11th Street, Tulsa, OK 74128.
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Charles and Carolyn, We share your sorrow in the loss of RaNaye. It was obvious from her bio that she was indeed someone that you had to be very proud of. Please again, know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Robert and Carolyn Ravaioli
Robert and Carolyn Ravaioli
Carolyn and Charles, Carolyn I didnt know RaNay but I know she was a beautiful person because you are her mother. My heart breaks for you.. no mother should lose a child. Her friends will think of her as yours are thinking of you. With our love, Pam and Rob
Pam and Robert Harris
We are deeply saddened by your loss We pray that you will find peace in her memories we love you very much Sorry Papa and Nana Love Hunter,Joe and Michelle
Joe, Michelle and Hunter Volturo
Carolyn and Charles , Jan let me know of the lost of your daughter RaNaye. My heart goes out to you. My God bless you both to handle this lost. Love Sue.
Sue Gardner
I just found out about RaNaye's passing. I was shocked and saddened. I have been looking forward to our high school's 70's reunion and seeing everyone there including RaNaye. I attended both junior and senior high school with her and remember her great sense of humor and smile. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to her family as I know their sense of loss must be great...my heart breaks for you. It is my prayer that the peace that passeth all understanding will flood your hearts at this time...always keep the memory of her precious smile in your hearts. Rest in peace RaNaye...till we see each other at the ultimate reunion on that glorious day.
Brada C. Gessner
I just reconnected with RaNaye on facebook. We went to school together. I was so surprised when I seen her obit. I am in shock. Been all these years and I finally find her again. I always enjoyed RaNaye and I had memories of talking with her on the phone. She was a good friend. I remember her when we went to Foster. I don't remember much at East Central and don't even know if she went there. I only went my 10th grade and we moved off. I lost contact then. I never got to hear what she has been up to and what had been going on in her life. I feel like I have lost her all over again. I live 7 miles from the Arkansas line and not for sure if I will be able to attend the funeral because of the distance. But I want the family to know...my prayers and thoughts are with you...May God Bless.....
Cynthia Long Boling