Born: October 22, 1950

Died:  October 19, 2012

CRAWFORD WINSTON-SALEM Connie Marie Crawford Oct. 22, 1950 - Oct. 19, 2012 Connie Marie Crawford, age 61, died Friday, October 19, 2012 at her home in Winston-Salem. Connie is the daughter of Martha Jane Ragland Crawford and Herman Edgar Crawford, Jr. She was born October 22, 1950. She graduated from East Forsyth High School, where she was a member of the Madrigal singing group that toured Europe under the auspices of music director Maxine Blackwell. She was also an alumnae of Salem College. She married Peter D. Cerni in 1975 and lived on Long Island, New York for 27 years. They had one daughter Courtney Crawford Cerni. Connie was an avid horsewoman with emphasis on dressage. She won many awards in horse riding competitions and taught riding lessons while living in New York. She was of the Christian faith and grew up attending Main Street Methodist Church in Kernersville; she also sang in the choir in the church she attended in Long Island. She is survived by her mother; daughter; and brother (Eddy), former husband; and stepchildren, Danielle, Peter, and John. A graveside service will be held at Main Street Methodist Church on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Jeff Patterson officiating. A reception will be held in the church fellowship hall immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Main Street Methodist Church in Kernersville. Online condolences may be made at www.salemfh.com