Mary Robinette Crawford

Mary Robinette (Robbie) Crawford of Tuckasegee, North Carolina died on November 9, 2026, at her home. She was born April 2, 1942, to Robert and Lucy Watson Middleton.

She was the loving and cherished mother and is survived by her sons Eugene Crawford (Regina) of Pisgah, Alabama, Tony Crawford (Shane) of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Kevin Crawford of Tuckasegee. Robbie Loved and spoiled her grandchildren Renae Sisco, Brooke, Phillips, Justice Crawford, Liberty Crawford, Journey Crawford, and Jett Crawford. She leaves behind three great-granddaughters and one great-grandson, Sam Sisco. She was also survived by her brother Alden Middleston (Kathy) and sister Edria Heffner.

Robbie was preceded in death by her loving husband Sam Crawford, her parents, sisters Jean Jones, Theda Trantham, Delois Birch and brother Duane Middleton.

The family will have a graveside service on November 12, 2026, at 11:00am at the Middleton Cemetery in Tuckasegee with the Reverend Keith Owen officiating.

Appalachian Funeral Services is honored to serve the Crawford family.