Jane Cranford, 92, of Sadler, Texas passed peacefully from her earthly home into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 13, 2022.
Jane was born on January 11, 1930 in Whitesboro, Texas to George William and Mattie Tackett (Pfaff) Savage. She graduated from Whitesboro High School in 1947. Jane was a longtime member of the Sadler Methodist Church. She married Robert Wilson (Bob) Cranford in Denison, Texas on August 2, 1947 and they were married for 61 years prior to his passing in 2008. Jane worked for Hardwick Etters in 1954 making shell casings for the military until she became a beautician and she worked at that for over 66 years, having a beauty shop attached to her home in Sadler. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Daughters of the America Revolution, a member of NARFAE, a camp director for the Modern Woodman and served on the Board of the Sadler Community Center. She enjoyed traveling and meeting new people, she had traveled all over Europe, Russia, China, and Australia. She was an avid book and stamp collector and she liked making and wearing jewelry and putting together photo albums. Her greatest joy in life was her family, she loved hosting big get togethers at her home on Easter and Christmas and held an annual fish fry for her family and her community. She had a passion to serve others and was always so giving of her time to others, whether volunteering to raise money for the fire department or baking cakes for the kids at church. Jane was a true servant of the Lord.
She is survived by her son, Harold Cranford and wife, Darla of Sherman, Texas; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Cranford of Pottsboro; grandchildren, Chance Cranford, Schane Cranford, Amy Boehmisch, Brittany Parr, Sholana Wells, David Johnson, Ronnie Johnson, and Wesley Chumbley, 8 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-great grandchildren, sister, Jo Thomas, brother, James Savage and wife, Elaine, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Mattie Savage, her husband of 61 years, Bob Cranford, daughter, Alice Eades, son, Jerry Cranford, sisters, Freeda Swilling, Ruth Hargesheimer, Reba Recer, Ruby Reedy, Margaret Booker, Nola Burch, Georgia Rice, Jessie Ellis and brother, Carrol Savage.
Pallbearers will be, Chance Cranford, Schane Cranford, Joel Wells, Ronnie Johnson, David Johnson and Landon Boehmisch.
Funeral services honoring Jane will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro, officiated by Rev. Doyle Henderson. Interment will follow at Sadler Cemetery. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Sweet Jane we went to her for years to get our hair done. My mom Virginia thought the world of her. Rest In Peace. Prayers
Aunt Jane was always the sweetest lady! She will be missed.
Nice lady. Mom thought the world of her. Rip.
Jane was such a sweet lady who will be missed by many people. May God’s peace and comfort be with her family.
Jane was such a sweet soul. She was the last of an amazing generation of ladies who selflessly gave of their time and talents to give to others in their times of need. She will be missed. We love you, Jane.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mama Jane—Truly “one of my favorites on earth”!!! Already so missed!! A lifetime of great memories! I can hardly recall a conversation that we were not laughing. I will be forever grateful for the hours we were able to spend together and forever grateful for getting to be her granddaughter!!!
Not many are able to share their grandparent with their grandkids— Our family was so blessed by Mama Jane—
I was just thinking about Jane this weekend and all the haircuts our family got from her. She was one of the sweetest women. Rest In Peace Jane, you deserve it. Deepest sympathy and prayers to the family.
Jane was so beloved by many in Sadler. I grew up spending countless hours in her shop. My mother (Betty Cordell) thought the world of Jane and Bob. And the handiwork made by Jane will be treasured even more now. Prayers of peace and comfort for the entire family.
My deepest sympathy to Harold and the rest of the family.
Jane was such a sweet lady. She and Jo hosted the annual Pfaff Reunion for the last few years until it was discontinued.
Remember Jane well. She gave me my first permanents and cut my hair all the time I lived there. She did my hair the day of my wedding, and I was almost late to my own wedding. My mother was getting worried. Left her salon, got home, dressed in my wedding finery, and daddy performed the wedding ceremony. I only have fond, loving memories of her. May she rest in peace. That was a long time ago, 1963.
Harold we are so sorry for your loss. Jane was a special person. Prayers for you and your family.
Jane was a special lady to most of us Thinking of her family
My “Big Mama”, Ellen Wood, had a regular hair appointment with Jane every Friday for over 50 years. I have no idea how many of those Friday’s I spent at Jane and Bob’s but I can promise they are cherished memories. Jane was always patient with us kids and I watched The Price is Right with Bob on many of those Friday mornings. Jane was a treasure and loved.