04/10/2026
Anita Diane Roden Crawford
September 13, 1951 - April 9, 2026
“I go to prepare a place for you…that where I am, you may be also.”
Anita Diane Roden Crawford born September 13, 1951 entered that place prepared for her on April 9, 2026.
Diane loved life and lived it to the fullest. Whether riding her favorite Harley, skiing the Tennessee River, cooking her family a delicious meal, or decorating for her favorite holiday, Christmas, she reached for that Golden Ring everyday of her life.
Diane graduated from Muscle Shoals High School in 1969 and was in the band and a majorette. She worked as a bank teller, real estate agent. Beauty Control consultant and hairdresser. She cherished her family and was always ready to travel to watch her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces play ball, cheer, or celebrate their achievements.
Diane leaves behind her two beloved children, Billy Ray Crawford and Shelia Crawford Starnes (Joe), Dallas Crawford, her mother and father, Earl and Nita Roden, her brother Wesley Roden (Randy), her precious grandchildren Joey, Josh (Alyssa), Brandon and Isabella; nephew Dr. Chris Roden (Nicole) niece, Hollie Roden Peeden (Lee) sister-in-law, Twyla.
She was preceded in death by her brother Dewayne Roden.
She adored her three great grandchildren. She leaves behind a host of great nieces and nephews and family and friends, especially Carl and Marie Lindke and her 4-legged companion “Scout”.
Per her wishes, there will be a private family gathering.
The family would like to thank the dedicated nurses and staff of Mitchell Hollingsworth and especially the nurses of Amedisys Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Caring Place or Muscle Shoals Living Center in her memory.
Take my hand, Precious Lord, lead me home.