Christine Crafton (Portland) - November 22, 2020



Christine Eula Myra Harper Crafton, age 96, of Portland, passed away on November 22, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Portland, TN on August 22, 1924 to the late Ewing Harper & Ida Angel Harper.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Crafton is preceded in death by husband, Eugene Crafton; brother, Berlin Harper; sister, Birdie Anderson.

Mrs. Crafton is survived by her daughter, Beverly (Lloyd) Black of Portland; son, Tommy (Joyce) Crafton of Portland; grandchildren, Travis (Janet) Black of Portland, Bryan (Shelley) Black of Portland, Ann (John) Gobdey of Texas; Jessica Crafton of Portland, Jenna (Billy) Jenkins of Portland; six great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren.

Funeral service for Mrs. Crafton will be at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Union Chapel General Baptist Church in Portland with Bro. David Earl Harper officiating.

Visitation for Mrs. Crafton will be on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm (service time) at Union Chapel General Baptist Church in Portland.

Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Johnny Crafton, Austin Crafton, Bill Anderson, Jim Anderson, Travis Black, & Bryan Black will serve as pallbearers. 


Christine often attended our singings with friend, bro. Morgan Moore.




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