Vera C. Crawford

Obituaries

February 20, 2026

Vera C. Crawford

January 15, 1931 – February 10, 2026

Vera C. Crawford, 95, homemaker, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Muscogee Creek Nation Medical Center in Okmulgee, surrounded by family.

Visitation will be Friday, March 6, 2026, from 1-4 p.m. at House of Winn – Okmulgee.

A homegoing service is scheduled Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 12 noon at St. Matthew Baptist Church, 1001 Chicago St. in Okmulgee. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

The family has been cared for by House of Winn – Okmulgee.

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