Lou D. Crawley Watada 80, of Bryant went to be with her heavenly Father on December 14, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born on July 9, 1936 to the late, Merlin and Jessie Ray in Dyess, Arkansas. Lou was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother and friend she loved her family with her whole heart.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Ronnie Crawley; sister, Jessie Gibson and her brothers, John Ray, Bill Ray, Frank Ray and Charles Ray.
Lou is survived by her loving husband of 13 years, Art Watada; daughter, Debbie Graddy (Mark); daughter-in-law, Cindy Crawley; grandchildren, Aaron Crawley (Erin), Ashli Fleming (Wade), Cody Graddy and Kelsey Bradshaw (Blaine); great grandchildren, Harry, Addison, Presley, Clark, Avery and Adalynn; step-son, Lester (Teresa), Art III (Robin); step grandchildren, Mariko, Toshi, Corina, Kanji and Dominic; step great grandchildren, Hiroshi, Anna, Jacob, Abby Gail, Julina, Tully, Rayden and Rayna and a host of family and friends who all loved her and will miss her dearly.
Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2016 at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior. To sign Lou's online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.