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  • WMU leader Carolyn Weatherford Crumpler dies at 84
    by Staff, posted Monday, January 05, 2015 (9 years ago)

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) –- Carolyn Weatherford Crumpler's desire to dedicate herself to Christian service is one that lasted until the day of her death on Jan. 2. Her joyful spirit and cheerful attitude will be sorely missed by those who knew her. She served as executive director of national WMU from 1974 to 1989.

    Mattie Carolyn Weatherford was born to farmers Rufus Clark and Doris Elizabeth Sansing Weatherford on Jan. 17, 1930. The Weatherfords made their home in Frostproof, Fla., but were in House, Miss., when their daughter was born. Crumpler grew up in a household devoted to missions, as her mother involved Crumpler and her siblings in as many activities as their Baptist church offered. Read More