Denise Crawford Kelly, 61, of Corner, AL went to be with Jesus on February 19, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.
She was born December 12, 1962, in Birmingham, AL. She graduated from Rogers Area Vocational Center (Gardendale) in 1981 and has worked with the State of Alabama since her graduation.
Denise was preceded in death by her parents Emmitt “Doug” and Tommie Lou (Davis) Crawford and is survived by her loving spouse, Jeff; sons Joseph and Josh (Jessica); grandchildren, Julianne, Juddson, and Jaycie, all of Corner; sister Kay (Jeff) Jones of Brookside; mother-in-law, Thelma Kelly of Graysville; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews; and many friends.
Denise has been married 41 years to the love of her life, Jeff, having married on January 14, 1983, then had Joseph in 1984 and Josh in 1989.
Though Denise loved riding on the back of Jeff’s Harley, gardening, canning, cooking, and crafting, the love of her life was her grandchildren. She loved being their Mimi.
Friends, Mike and Tina Webb were practically inseparable throughout their 30-plus-year friendship. Among other things, they enjoyed riding Harleys together on long and short trips.
Denise will always be remembered for how very organized she was. Her habits and behaviors in life and at work were ordered, planned, and efficient. Countless people have commented on her selflessness and how educated and helpful she was to them. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
A time of visitation will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2024, from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm at New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home in Dora, AL with a Celebration of Life to follow beginning at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home directing 205-648-2323
