Alma Wiley Crane

Alma Wiley Crane, age 90, of Lula, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. 

Born on April 3, 1931, in Hall County, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Pauline Pittman Armour. Mrs. Crane worked at Mt. Vernon Mills for a number of years and was owner and operator of Country Craft and Flowers. She was a member of Christian Baptist Church and attended Lula Congregational Holiness Church. Mrs. Crane enjoyed reading her Bible, singing, gospel music, flowers, crafts, quilting, sewing, and crocheting. She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Buford Wiley, Jr.; second husband, Daniel Crane; twin sister, Thelma Brock; and sisters: Elizabeth Wade Couch, Louise Oliver, and Susie Stancil. 

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanette and Pete Dodd of Alto and Janice and Tommy Gibson of Hollywood; grandchildren: Brandy Dodd Barrett, Jamie Dodd Panell (Brian), and Brian Westmoreland; great-grandchildren: Chantz Oliver, Cheyenne Oliver, Colton Dodd, and Aubree Westmoreland; brothers: J.B. Armour, James Armour, and L.D. Armour, all of Alto; and a number of special nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. 

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 27, 2021, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Donnie Wilkes officiating. Interment will follow in Living Mission United Methodist Church Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until the service hour on Saturday at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity or church of one’s choice. 

Much thanks to Mrs. Crane’s extended family at The Oaks at Scenic View, who called her ‘Ma’ and ‘The Queen’. 

Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to the public health and social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19. 

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. 

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.