FRANKLIN - Jane Crawford Riddle, 87, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
A native of Macon County, Jane was the daughter of the late Laddie H. Crawford and the late Dorothy Snyder Crawford Waldroop. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, Max L. Riddle Sr.; a sister, Sarah Niven; and a daughter in-law, Rhonda Riddle.
Jane was a member of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, where she had been very active for many years. She was the last surviving founding member of the church. In past years, Jane could often be found working in her gardens, growing roses, vegetables and numerous other flowers. She loved taking hikes, being outdoors, working crosswords and completing word searches.
Jane is survived by a son, Max L. Riddle Jr. of Franklin; a daughter, Sandy Walker (Kirk) of Kernersville, North Carolina; a sister, Martha Rickman of Asheville; and brothers Lonnie Crawford (Karen) and Mark Crawford (Marcia), both of Franklin, and Sam Crawford (Laverne) of Somerset, Kentucky. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Brian Riddle, Amber Rowland (Ryan), Matthew Walker (Heather), Ian Walker and Scott Walker; six great-grandchildren, Nicole Riddle, Hailey Riddle, Gavin Riddle, Olivia Rowland, Asher Rowland and Betty Walker; and one great-great-daughter, Allison.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Dr. Tommy Jordan will officiate. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.
Memorials can be made to the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.