Doris Marie Crawford Croft

Doris Marie Crawford Croft, age 88, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025. She was born in Bedford to the late, Andrew R. Crawford and Lucy Sneed Crawford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Jeryl Croft; brother, Tommy Crawford.

Doris graduated from Bedford High School in 1955 and married the love of her life, Eddie Jeryl Croft in December of 1955. Doris and Jeryl were married for 46 years until his death in 2001.

She is survived by her children, Donna Cheryl Fuqua (Gary), Robert “Bobby” Jeryl Croft (Carol), and Richard “Ricky” Deryl Croft (Kathy); grandchildren, Carly Garrett (Chris Whorley) and Joshua Dale Croft; four step-grandchildren; ten step-great-grandchildren; three step-great-great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Hazel Crawford, Helen Croft, Mary Liz Croft, Ann Croft and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Suck Spring Southern Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Michael Cox officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory Bedford is assisting the family. To send condolences online please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.