A funeral service for Geraldine Hambrick Crawley, age 88, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Nichols officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkland Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Monday prior to the service at Higgins Funeral Home.
Geraldine passed away on September 29, 2026, at Lynchburg Nursing Center. She was born on March 18, 1938, in Lincoln County, TN to the late Isom Elbert and Ruthie Lucille Honea Hambrick.
A talented and dedicated seamstress, Geraldine worked at Serbin and served as a supervisor at Jonathan Logan before becoming a partner in Gerrie’s Specialty Sewing. Following her retirement from the apparel industry, she continued serving her community with a welcoming smile at Carter’s Drug Store for several years.
Geraldine lived life with an infectious joy, always happy and determined to have a wonderful time no matter what she was doing. She truly never met a stranger. She loved people and took a genuine interest in everyone she met—knowing everyone’s family history, and if she didn’t know yours, she wouldn’t hesitate to ask until she found out. Above all, Geraldine loved her family dearly. She cherished simple pleasures like spending time at the lake, attending the Lincoln County Fair, and traveling, especially on local bank bus trips.
Survivors include her sisters, Judy Stafford and Carol Simms Young; her brother, Reece (Jeannie) Hambrick; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
In addition to her parents, Geraldine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James “Pete” Crawley; her sisters, Hazel Simms and Faye Payne; and her brothers, Bill Hambrick and Thomas Edward Hambrick.
Higgins Funeral Home is privileged to offer comfort, care, and support to the family of Geraldine Hambrick Crawley.
8 Comments To "Geraldine Hambrick Crawley"
#1 Comment By Kathy Shook Brown On September 30, 2026 @ 2:44 pm
Prayers for you all. I’m sorry for your heartbreak.
#2 Comment By Shirley Mann On September 30, 2026 @ 3:55 pm
Sending love hugs and prayers for her family. Seems like we were family too
#3 Comment By Kim Halcomb Cowart On October 1, 2026 @ 8:54 am
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ms Geraldine was such a fun loving and beautiful lady. I remember her and her sisters coming to the Fair each year and having the best times filled with laughter. She will be missed by all that knew her.
#4 Comment By Eloise Stevenson hudgins On October 1, 2026 @ 12:47 pm
Judy , Carol and family. So sorry to hear of your sister’s passing. Prayers for you all.
#5 Comment By Connie Arnold On October 2, 2026 @ 2:11 am
Sorry for your loss she was a sweet lady. Prayers for her family. Connie Arnold
#6 Comment By Roger & Lisa Whitworth On October 2, 2026 @ 4:24 am
Sorry for ya’ll loss. Prayers for the family.
#7 Comment By Barbara Lincoln On October 4, 2026 @ 11:47 am
Judy, Carol and Family, I was so saddened to hear about Geraldine. I have know her since Judy and Uncle Melvin married. She was always smiling and so much fun to be around. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love and sympathy at this difficult time.
#8 Comment By Wanda Lamb On October 4, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Judy, I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.