Diane Mary BlueSky Crawford
Diane Mary BlueSky Crawford, 75, of Johns Creek, Georgia crossed over on April 27, 2014.
The homegoing celebration for Diane’s Georgia-based family and friends will be held on Thursday May 1, 2014 at St. James United Methodist Church in Alpharetta, GA. The viewing will be at 10am with the service following at 11am. Arrangements are being handled by Murray Brothers Funeral Home of Atlanta, GA.
The homegoing celebration for Diane’s New Jersey-based family and friends will be held on Saturday May 3, 2014 at First Christian Assembly Church in Plainfield, NJ. The viewing will be at 8am with the service following at 9am. Burial will follow the homegoing celebration at Glendale Cemetery in Bloomfield, NJ. Arrangements are being handled by Judkins Colonial Home in Plainfield, NJ.
Diane Mary BlueSky Lenape Woman, was born in Newark, NJ on January 7, 1939 to David and Dollie Crawford. She was one of five children and attended Hawkins Street Elementary School and East Side High School, both in Newark, NJ.
BlueSky married Joseph Stewart, Sr. in 1954 and five children were born of their union: Catherine, Dollie, Diane, Joseph Jr., and Eugene. Joseph Stewart, Sr. proceeded her in death in 1987.
BlueSky worked for Sabrett Food Corporation in Jersey City, New Jersey for 40 years. She was a professional model, as well as a director and producer of fashion shows around the Tri-State area. In addition, she was an avid bowler and enjoyed traveling with friends and family. She is a Tribal Member of the Anitsalagi Onaselagi Northeastern Band where she held the office of treasurer for almost 20 years. BlueSky was a loyal, tithing member of St. James United Methodist Church in Alpharetta, GA and the honorary Vice-Queen of “The 25 Sparkling Angelettes” of Johns Creek, GA.
BlueSky is survived by her mother Dollie J. Glass of Newark, NJ; brothers Dennis (late Winifred) and Roy Crawford (Arlene Brown) also of Newark, NJ; her daughter Dollie J. Salter (Larry Salter) of Johns Creek, GA; sons Joseph Stewart, Jr. of Decatur, GA, Eugene Stewart of Newark, NJ and Marzette (Marisa) Porterfield of Lawrenceville, GA; her grandchildren Wayne D. Alford, Jr.(Victoria); Phillip L. Stewart (Annette); Alexa Hudson (Irving); Brittany Stewart; Joseph Stewart, III; Ralph Guthrie; Chantel Smith; Michelle Wise; Branden and Dana Salter and Natasha Anderson; her great-grandchildren Kaiyah, Jennifer, Jessica, Jenea, Jovan, Jasmine, Jeanette, Phillip, Wayne, Xavier, Camryn, Carter, Eugene Jr., Marcus, Ty-ler, Jalen, Keisha, Khalif, and Jasmine B.; and her great-great grandchildren Jadyn, Jamiyah, Jamel, Raven, Jamal, Patrick, III, Ja’Layah, Jamarian, Dominic and Channing. BlueSky is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends who all love her dearly.
BlueSky is preceded in death by her late husband Alonzo Jones; David Crawford (father); Alvena Crawford (sister) and David Crawford, Jr. (brother); daughters Catherine Marie Guthrie, Diane Stewart and granddaughter Sherrie Annette Guthrie.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Cherokee Ani-Tsalagi Onaselagi (Cherokee, Northern Band) Tribal Office: 1100 Louisa Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 07201 (908. 558. 8772). The family of Diane Mary BlueSky Crawford wishes to thank:
St. James United Methodist Church (Alpharetta, GA)
First Christian Assembly Church (Plainfield, NJ)
Greater Abyssinian Baptist Church (Newark, NJ)
Southwest Airlines
Cherokee Ani-Tsalagi Onaselagi (Cherokee, Northern Band)
The 25 Sparking Angelettes
Literary Ladies Of North Georgia
Murray Brothers Funeral Home (Atlanta, GA)
Judkins Colonial Home (Plainfield, NJ)
Lisa Hawthorne
Cora Bostic
Pall Bearers
Wayne Alford, Jr.
Phillip Barrett
James Barnes
Gary Jones
Phillip Stewart
Isiah Gochett
Flower Bearers:
The 25 Sparkling Angelettes
St. James United Methodist Church
Alpharetta, GA
Order of Service
Rev. Dr. Michael T. McQueen, Officiating
Musical Prelude
Processional Pastors and Family
Song of Praise STJUMC Combined Choirs: “Total Praise”
Scripture Reading:
Old Testament: Psalm 23 Tangela Collins
New Testament: John 14: 1-6 Patricia Williams
Prayer of Comfort Rev. Karen Lyons
Musical Selection STJUMC Combined Choirs
Special Moment of Reflection Minister Dollie Salter
Expressions Minister Willie Nelson, III
Margaret Horton
Michelle Chandler
Larry Salter
Poem: “Angel Wings” by Stacey Wright Stacey Wright
Silent Reading of Obituary Instrumental Medley
Musical Selection STJUMC Combined Choirs or a Soloist
Eulogy Pastor John Paul McGee
Worship Arts Pastor
St. James United Methodist Church
Acknowledgements Wayne David Alford, Jr.
Recessional
A repast will be held in the St. James Center for Excellence following the service.
Donna-da Donna-da go ho nei – Do Not Say Goodbye
"Until we meet again in this Life or the Next, I give a piece of my heart and ask that You fill that space with a Piece of Your Heart: until We meet again. We do not die but crossover.”
Tsalagi (Cherokee) Tradition (North Eastern Band)
Angel Wings
By Stacey Wright
Heaven opened its gate, our newest angel has arrived
Let the trumpets sound as we welcome BlueSky
Her work on earth is complete, she is given her wings
Let the celebration begin, let the bells of joy ring
On earth there is sadness, hearts filled with pain
Her loved ones mourn, calling out her name
Ma, Grandma, Blue Sky, Diane
Why did you go? I just don't understand
Confused by her home going, her loved ones are broken
Not seeing the blessing in this angel being chosen
God called her home, a new assignment from above
A guardian angel to cover and protect the ones she loves
My loved ones, don't you weep, I am where I belong
Physically my body won’t be with you, but my presence will be strong
I am happy, I am free, I am with each one of you
You will always be reminded of me- every day that the Sky is Blue
First Christian Assembly Church
Plainfield, New Jersey
Rev. Frances Hubert, Pastor
Order of Service
Musical Prelude
Processional Pastors and Family
Song of Praise Sarah Mobly
Scripture Reading:
Old Testament Psalm 23 Cora Bostic
New Testament John 14: 1-6 Victoria Alford
Prayer of Comfort Ebony Jackson
Musical Selection David Kirkwood
Special Moment of Reflection Minister Dollie Salter
Expressions Marie Walking-Woman
Jan Taylor
Wayne Alford
Robyn Crawford
Poem: “Angel Wings” by Stacey Wright Tonya Wood
Reading of Obituary Michelle Bryant
Musical Selection: “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You” Eugene Stewart
Eulogy Minister Willie Nelson, III
Acknowledgements Edward Two-Bears
Recessional
Internment
Glendale Cemetery
Bloomfield, New Jersey
A repast will be held following the service at:
Greater Abyssinian Baptist Church
88 Lyons Avenue
Newark, NJ
(973) 923-5205
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