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She was an unyielding force for her son, daughter in love, three grandchildren, six great grandchildren, her family, Williams Memorial C.M.E. Church, Paine College, Shiloh Comprehensive Community Center, education, and the Augusta community.
May 25, 1915 Born Hart County, Ga to Lizzie and Jacob Burton
Moved to Augusta and joined Williams Memorial CME Church
Graduated Paine College High School
Began teaching in Blakely Georgia
Graduated Paine College
World War II-Georgia not paying teachers
Married George M. Crawford
Son, George I. Crawford, born
Death of husband George Crawford
Graduated Indiana University M.S. in Education
Wrote 1st letter to Augusta Chronicle Editor
Intergrated the teaching staff at Sue Reynolds Elementary School
Found Augusta Chapter of National Association of University Women (NAUW)
Named Richmond County Teacher of the Year
Received over 125 honors and awards
Founded and named director of Shiloh Comprehensive Community Center
Designed Paine College Flag
Initiated to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt Medallion of honor, AKA
Governor's Volunteer Award, State of Georgia
Published 1st of 3 books, "The Woods Afire"
Established Endowed Chair of Education and received Doctor of Humane Letters, Paine College
Receipent of "Book of Golden Deeds Award"
Recipient of "Book of Golden Deeds Award" Augusta Exchange Club
Retired as Executive of Shiloh Comprehensive Community Center
Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame
Naming of Ruth B. Crawford State Highway
Wrote last letter to the Augusta Chronicle Editor
Featured in USA Today for promoting Covid-19 Vaccine
Featured on "Woman of Empowerment" Mural, Augusta , Ga
Legend Award, Paine College National Alumni Association
Transitioned - A Life Well Live - October 10, 2024
To make donations in honor of Dr. Ruth B. Crawford, please give below. Funds will be applied to the renovation and repairs that will take place in the Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel. The Chapel sustained significant damages during Hurricane Helene on September 26.
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Paine College, located in Augusta, Georgia, is a private, four-year HBCU that is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Paine offers a liberal arts education and is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS).
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