Judith Elaine Crowson

Searcy resident, Judith Elaine Crowson, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend of all, died March 24, 2024 at home. Judith was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Murphy and Rosetta Dreher. After her father returned from serving in Germany during WWII, the family relocated to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and later to Bastrop, Louisiana, where she graduated from Bastrop High School. She was a graduate of Harding College, class of 1962, with a degree in business education. She was a member of GATA women’s social club. Upon her return to Searcy, she also served as a sponsor for GATA. While at Harding, she met and married her husband Marvin Crowson. After college they served in ministry in Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Alabama, Colorado, California and Arkansas. Judith and Marvin had two children, Murphy and Georgia both born in Kingston, Jamaica while serving as missionaries for 9 years. With Jerry and Linda Thompson, and Milo Hadwin, Marvin and Judith started a new congregation in the Mona Heights, Kingston 6 area, which continues to meet and worship God to this day. They also served the Jamaica School of Preaching & Biblical Studies which was started in 1970 and is still operating today with all Caribbean staff. Known as Judy or Judith to friends and family, and Mama Dear to her seven grandchildren. Judith loved the Lord with all her heart, was a committed prayer warrior, hosted guests from all walks of life and nationalities, enjoyed cooking (especially curry), travel with a purpose, fishing, swimming, and cousin reunions. She was a longtime member of the National Speakers Association (NSA). She was a corporate trainer and consultant owning her own company, Awareness and Development. She was a gifted teacher, mentor, and coach while working as an independent consultant with Image and Performax (now Wiley) administering the personality profiles and building teams. She won many awards for her sales, service and business leadership. Judith is survived by her husband of 63 years Marvin Crowson; by her children Murphy Crowson and Christine of Texas, and Georgia Wolfe and Todd of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren Stephen, Daniel, Matthew (and wife Molly), Anna, Nicole, Benjamin, RaeAn; a brother, Hugh Dreher (wife Brenda) of Monroe, LA; a sister, Rosanne Dreher of Twin Lakes, CO. You are invited to a come and go Celebration of Life for Judith Dreher Crowson, Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 1 pm to 3 pm, at 600 East Park Avenue in Searcy, Arkansas, 72143. Bring finger foods or light appetizers to share. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Peace House: https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/Africa_Transformation_Network_Inc/jec_memorial_donations

Judith Elaine Crowson

October 9, 1940 - March 24, 2024