LUCILE Crawford Silas Saturday, October 10, 2026 11:00 am
Open Door Church of Praise 7828 U. S. Highway 19, North Camilla, Georgia Dr. Joe R. Thomas, Pastor/Officiant
REMEMBERING
THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF
LUCILE Crawford Silas
Lucile Crawford Silas passed away on September 30, 2026, at Christian City Assisted Living in Union City, Georgia. She was born on May 18, 1942, and lived a life marked by warmth, candor, faith, and a generous heart that made room for everyone around her. At an early age, Lucile confessed Christ and united with St. John Missionary Baptist Church, a foundation that remained part of her life and spirit. She was known as a very outgoing and outspoken woman, someone with a kind heart who never met a stranger. Her home and her presence carried welcome. She was the kind of person who would feed the whole neighborhood, and she was just as well known for her loving insistence that hands be washed before anyone entered the kitchen. Cooking was one of her great joys, and that joy was something she shared freely. Lucile worked at Royal Poultry for 20 years and later at Goody's Manufacturing Company for 18 years, a place she loved. Her years of work reflected her steadiness and commitment, and those who knew her also knew the pride she took in doing her part faithfully. She enjoyed keeping a clean house, traveling, and telling others about the places she had seen. She especially loved speaking of her travels to Las Vegas, the Bahamas, and Cape Town, South Africa. She also loved traveling with Delta Air-lines, and those memories clearly brought her happiness. Whether at home in her kitchen or away on a trip, Lucile embraced life with energy and delight. Preceding her in death were her parents, John Henry Crawford, Sr. and Lillie Graham Crawford; a daughter, Gladys Sweet; two sons, Robert Bush and Keith Silas; a granddaughter, Santrell Sweet; two sisters, Lessie Wesley and Emma Jewel Crawford; a brother, Andrew Crawford; a very special nephew, Howard Lumpkin. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Zellia (Michael) Ross; her sons, Coral (the late Jackqulyn) Crawford and Anthony (Karen) Crawford; and Bonnie Silas, her goddaughter, who held a special place in her life. She is also survived by her sisters, Ida (Joe) Lumpkin, Betty (Johnny) Jackson, Gwendolyn (Charlie) Dixon, Vera (the late George) Price, and Lillie (Johnny) Knight; and by her brothers, John Henry Crawford Jr., Charles (Brenda) Crawford, Ray Crawford, Nelson Crawford, Carl Flownory, Spencer Flownory, and Shelby Flownory; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Crawford; a son-in-law, Malvin Sweet; a host of grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Lucile Crawford Silas will be remembered for her open heart, her strong voice, her deep faith, and the way she made people feel cared for. Her life was full of movement, devotion, hard work, and hospitality. Her memory remains in the meals she served, the stories she told, the love she gave, and the many lives made brighter by her presence.
C E L E B R AT I N G
THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF
LUCILE Crawford Silas
Processional.............................................................................Led by Ministers Parting Glance......................................................................Family and Friends Selection........................................Mr. Cornelius Mullins and the Jones Family Prayer of Comfort..........................................Reverend Johnny L. Williams, IV Scripture Readings: Old Testament.......................................................Reverend Joe Childs New Testament........................................................Ms. Selette Wesley Selection............................................................................Mr. Michael Lee Reflections..................................................................Ms. Kaylar Crawford Selection......................................Ms. Preshanna Cox and Ms. Tempest Price Words of Comfort............................................................Dr. Joe R. Thomas Acknowledgements/Presentation................................Robert Jester Mortuary Recessional........................................................................Led by Ministers ***** The family will receive friends for repast and fellowship at the Family Life Center of Open Door Church of Praise, 7828 U. S. Highway 19, North, Camilla, immediately following the committal service. *****
The Committal Service
Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery 7141 Pipeline Road, Camilla, Georgia The Committal...............................................................................Minister The Closing Prayer.........................................................................Minister The Benediction and Grace..............................................................Minister Final Announcements................................................Robert Jester Mortuary
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Flower Bearers Nieces Friends of the Family Pallbearers Grandsons Nephews Appreciating Expressions We are truly grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support for our family during this time of loss. The many expressions of sympathy and kind gestures have helped remind us that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Special thanks to the CNA’s, Dietary Staff and Laundry Attendants at Christian City Assistant Living, Mr. Joseph Hammonds, and Ms. Bernice Strother. It is our sincere prayer that GOD will shower his many blessings upon each of you. Your kindness will always be remembered. -The Family
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