Karen Rene Crawford, 60 of Denton passed away on Saturday July 28, 2018 at Medical City Hospital Denton after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Denton, Texas on March 22, 1958 to L. G. and Mary Lou Sanders. She attended Faith Christian Academy. She married Larry Crawford on June 11, 1977 in Sanger, Texas. Larry and Rene made their home in Denton for 41 years raising one son, Tyler Crawford.

Rene was in the dentistry field most of her career, working as front desk administrator for Dr. Brenda Jennings and Tryon Dentistry for the last 12 years. She was a valued employee and made many friends thru her patient responsibilities at the office.

Rene was a member of Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God Church since childhood and loved time spent in worship and fellowship with friends and family at the church. She enjoyed camping, traveling, shopping and time spent visiting friends. Rene treasured time spent hanging out with Tyler watching favorite TV shows, sharing funny stories, cuddling with their fur babies and visits to local restaurants for delicious treats.

Rene is survived by son, Tyler Crawford of The Colony, sister, Sherlyn White of Denton, Brothers and Sisters In Law Bill & Margaret Crawford of Denton, Kenneth & Martha Crawford of Weatherford, Richard & Judy Crawford of DeSoto, Frank & Veta Ehrhorn of Aubrey, Dianne Crawford of Sanger, Candice Faulk of Rockwall, Special Life Long friend Monya Howard of Denton, Aunt Claudine Elkins , nieces, nephews and special fur baby, Sugar Bear.

She is preceded in death by parents L. G. and Mary Lou Sanders, Husband, Larry Crawford and brother in law Roger Crawford.

Visitation will be held Tuesday July 31, 2018 from 6-8 P.M. at Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God Church, 1101 Audra Lane Denton, Texas

Funeral services will be held at the church Wednesday August 1, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastors Randy Snow, Terry Johnson and Monya Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Cooper Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chad Howard, Taylor White, Bill & Michael Crawford, Greg Walker, Paul Grove and Rick Howard Honorary Pallbearer

In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God Church or The American Cancer Society.