Shirley J. Crawford

Shirley J. Crawford, age 88, of Moville, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at the UnityPoint Health- St. Luke's of Sioux City. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. with the Pastor Edgar Rodriguez officiating at the Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Moville. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Moville. Burial will be at the Arlington Cemetery of Moville.

Shirley J. Crawford was born on September 14, 1937, in Woodbury County to Rowley and Vera (Smith) Fisher, Shirley's life journey was one marked by dedication, family devotion, and a strong connection to her roots. Raised in Moville, Shirley attended and graduated from Moville High School. Early in her career, she contributed her talents to the business sector in Sioux City and later worked at Lewis Drug in Moville.

On July 13, 1956, Shirley married Kendall Crawford, beginning a lifelong partnership that would nurture and support their family. Together, they raised their four children in Moville. Shirley was a member of the United Methodist Church of Moville. She found joy and comfort in the company of her three cats, her grandchildren, great-grandchchildren and great-great-grandson. 

Along with her husband, Kendall, Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Duane Fisher; and sisters, Norma Watt and Betty Lloyd. 

Shirley is survived by her children, Mike and Kathy Crawford of Moville, Tami and Lloyd Jenness of Moville, Kim and Doug Heck of Moville, and Jeff and Geri Crawford of LeMars; nine grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson.