CHRISTOVAL - Mary Madelyn Crawford Moore, 93 of Christoval, died on Jan. 1, 2024. Madelyn, the daughter of Paul and Sleety Crawford, was born on Jan. 12, 1930, in Stanton, and was raised in Christoval and San Angelo. She was a model wife and mother. She, and her late husband Barney Moore, were pillars of their communities and churches throughout their adult lives.
She was a graduate of San Angelo High School (Class of ‘47) and the San Angelo Business College. After raising three daughters, Madelyn worked alongside her husband and managed the Iraan Insurance Agency. Barney and Madelyn were happily married for 63 years.
She exhibited Christ-like qualities throughout her life and was the epitome of a Proverbs 31 woman. Madelyn abhorred television and loved crossword puzzles. She was a daily Bible reader and prayer warrior.
She is survived by her three daughters: Rhonda (Mike) Turk of Christoval, Sherri (David) Elkins of Christoval, Mary (Dick) Murphy of North Augusta, SC; 14 grandchildren: Doc (Patsy) Turk, Zane (Lori) Turk, Kip Turk, Keva (Robert) Fowlkes, Shay (Mandy) Elkins, Justin (Carrie) Elkins, Dave (Katie) Reed, B.J. (Katie) Elkins, Sarah (Sam) Brown, Philip (Jaime) Murphy, Joshua (Amber) Murphy, Paul (Lindsay) Murphy, Diana Murphy and Austin Murphy; 25 great grandchildren; and 10 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Barney J. Moore, her sisters Paula Ray Crawford, Bea Ward, Betty Kennemer, Joyce York, and her great granddaughter Tracey Turk.
The family will receive friends at the Harper’s Funeral Home Jan. 4 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. A celebration service will be Jan. 5, at 2 pm at Christoval Church of Christ. The family will gather for a private burial at the Christoval Cemetery.