Betty Jean Jordan Crews, 82, died on October 30, 2012. She was born in Glen St. Mary, the daughter of Oliver and Sadie Jordan, and lived in Jacksonville most of her life. Mrs. Crews was a member of Cornerstone Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include her husband Rev. Willie Crews; sons Allen Crews (Mary), William L. Crews (June) and Daniel L. Crews (Vicki); eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a sister, Eva Jeanette Crews.The funeral service for Mrs. Crews was held at 11 am on November 2, 2012 at Lenox Avenue Church of God in Jacksonville with Pastor Eric Burch, Pastor Bill Hadden, Rev. Lawton Jeffers and Rev. Charles Snipes officiating. Interment will be at Jacksonville National Cemetery at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the School of Christ International, 2630 S. 11th Street, Beaumont, TX 77701. Giddens-Reed Funeral Home of Baldwin was in charge of arrangements.