Earlene Crews

Earlene Campbell Crews, 84, passed away on November 9, 2023 at home after an extended illness. “Mrs. Earlene” as she was affectionately known, was born in Cedar Key on September 29, 1939 to Geneva Baird and Earl Campbell. Her family moved to Chiefland in 1953 and they operated the popular hang out, “The Chiefland Drive-In. She graduated from Chiefland High School in 1957. After graduation, she attended the Valdez Beauty School in Tampa and later worked at Ida Mae’s Beauty Shop. On April 10, 1961 she married Lonnie S. “Buddy” Crews and was married for 54 years before his passing in 2015. She lived in Levy County her entire life, they were in business for 35 years before retirement in 1995 and she helped him with every aspect of their businesses. She cherished her family more than anything, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Over the years she enjoyed shopping for them as well. She was the happiest when she could help others, provide a dish for a church function or listening to gospel music. Mrs. Earlene was survived by, two sons, Steven (Shelia) of Chiefland, Shelton (Dawn) of Tallahassee; Four grandchildren, Alyssa Crews Howard (Brock), Brian Crews, Cole Crews (Emily), Nicole Crews, Kelby and Caden Hudson; Two great-granddaughters, Leighton and Layne Howard. Sister, Bonnie Cleland (Robbie) of Savannah; Brothers, Grinnell Campbell (Joann) and Edwin (Jane) of Alachua; Brother-in-Law, Jim White, Fanning Springs and Sister-In-Law, Lori Barker, her children, Lauren (Josh) Phillips & Brynley and Zach (Maddie) Barker and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Earlene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Buddy, and a brother, Oz Barker. The family would like to thank her caregivers, Jan Beauchamp, Raquel Rood and the staff at Community Hospice for the unbelievable care Mrs. Earlene received. Funeral service for Earlene will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, November 13, 2023 at the Hardeetown Baptist Church 1716 N.W. 14th St. – Chiefland, FL with Rev. Travis Hudson and Rev. Tom Keisler officiating. Interment will follow at the Chiefland Cemetery. Visitation will be held between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM the day of the service at the Hardeetown Baptist Church. You may also make a donation to Haven Hospice, Chiefland or Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32257. Arrangements have been placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chiefland Chapel, with locations in Cross City 352-498-5400 and Chiefland 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at the rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com

Earlene Crews

September 29, 1939 - November 9, 2023