Loretta G.

Crawford

Loretta G. Crawford, age 87, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at her residence.

Loretta was born on July 17, 1935 in Paulding County, OH to the late Harry and Inez (Allen) Mobley. She spent her life creating a loving home for her family. She also worked as a surgical aide at Paulding County Hospital for 8 years and was a member of the Paulding V.F.W. Post 587 Ladies Auxiliary.

Loretta is survived by her children: Jerry (Michelle) Crawford, Antwerp, OH; Debra (Robert) Shipman, Paulding, OH; brother, Harry "Butch" Mobley, Paulding, OH; sister, Mary Jane Donley, Paulding, OH; grandchildren: Brian Shipman, Brandy (Bryan) Snipes, Brad Shipman, Chelsea (Stephen) Jones, Dylan Crawford, Alyson (Shane) Balser; great grandchildren: Ashley and Tyler Snipes, Kaira, Luke, and Juliet Jones.

Loretta is also preceded in death by her two husbands: Albert Leo Crawford in 1992 and Ray Zielke in 2007; her son, Leo "Sid" Crawford; sister, Helen Gunderman.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Den Herder Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Paulding Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until time of services on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Loretta's memory to the Paulding County Dog Shelter, c/o Paulding County Sheriff's Office, 500 E Perry St., Paulding, OH 45879.