Anita Lynn Crawshaw

Anita Lynn Crawshaw, 86, of Fredonia, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Fredonia Regional Hospital. Anita was born on November 18, 1939, in Garnett, KS., the daughter of Vernon Dale and Willa Bella (Fogleman) Borror. Anita was a graduate of Altoona High School, class of 1957. On April 2, 1960, Anita married Bobby Lee Crawshaw in Altoona, KS. Anita and Bob were married for almost 66 years; he survives at their home. In addition to taking care of her home and family, Anita worked for several years at ACC in Independence, at Fredonia Livestock Café, and at Dollar General in Fredonia; delivered Meals on Wheels for many years; and, over the past 20 years, was a volunteer with the Fredonia Regional Auxiliary. Anita was strong in her faith and loved her church and its members. She enjoyed working in the kitchen, cooking, canning anything from her garden, and volunteering whenever she could. She also enjoyed making T-shirt quilts as gifts for graduating seniors and for family members on special occasions. Including her husband Bob, Anita is survived by: Children: Donald (Barbara) Crawshaw of Sandy, UT Rev. Douglas (Daphney) Crawshaw of Ottawa, KS Deborah (Kevin) Gibbs of Fredonia, KS Tammie Montgomery of Fredonia, KS Siblings: Vernon Dale (Jeannie) Borror Jr. of Tulsa, OK John (Sandy) Borror of Fredonia, KS Nelson (Lyndia) Borror of Chanute, KS Sandra Odell of Fredonia, KS Janice Baldwin of Independence, KS. 10 Grandchildren and 21 Great Grandchildren Numerous nieces and nephews Anita was preceded in death by her parents and an infant son, David Crawshaw. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 10:00 am at the Cornerstone Christian Church in Fredonia. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 5-7 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be held at a later date. Memorials in her memory have been suggested to the Fredonia Regional Hospital Auxiliary and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736

Anita Lynn Crawshaw

November 18, 1939 - January 10, 2026