Betty Jo

Crawford

Betty Jo Crawford, also known as "BJ" and "Sissy", was born in Hunter, Missouri on May 31, 1945, to Joseph Bounds and Mildred (Crook) Bounds. She departed this life at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 17, 2025, at the age of 80.

On March 16, 1996, in Centerville, Missouri, Betty was united in marriage to Steve Crawford. Betty was a member of the New Life Temple Church in Ellington, Missouri. She enjoyed camping, gardening, and painting. Betty's greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Sonny Bounds, and one sister, Eileen "Fanny" Dick.

Betty is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Steve Crawford of Centerville, Missouri, one daughter, Tamara Dobson of St. Louis, Missouri, one brother, Eugene Bounds of Imperial, Missouri, one sister, Delores "Sue" McManus of Ellington, Missouri, 2 grandchildren, Betty Dobson and Blair Dobson both of St. Louis, Missouri, 2 great-grandchildren, Beau von Gontard and Sunday Shotwell, nieces, Lori Kenny and LaRae Swinford, nephews, Douglas Wells and Austin Kenny. Betty will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Friday, July 25, 2025, 11AM-1PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 1PM

Minister: Pastor Doug Massie

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers: Tim Santhuff, Paul Croney, Mike Johnson, Bryar Santhuff, Lonnie Barton and Winfred Martin

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri