Frances "Polly" Margaret Crowley

Mrs. Frances Margaret Cook Crowley died peacefully at her home on January 21, 2020. “Polly” was born on May 1, 1923 to Frances Arnold Cook and Sam Leigh Cook in Newnan, Georgia where she grew up and attended public school. Upon graduating from Agnes Scott College for Girls, she married William Henry Crowley from Macon on April 27, 1946 at what is now Hillcrest Funeral Home. After living in Macon and Dublin for a few years, the young couple moved back to Newnan in 1951. “Miss Polly” taught first grade at Elm Street Elementary School for twenty-five years where she was much beloved. After retiring, Polly pursued her love of bridge and traveling. The Crowleys took many trips around the country and the world. Polly was a long-time member of Newnan First United Methodist Church officially joining as a young girl in 1932. She was a founding member of the Adult Study Group Sunday School Class, and in 2006 on her 83rd birthday, the class was renamed the Polly Crowley Adult Study Group to commemorate her loyal contribution and over fifty years of faithful membership. Polly served as a member of the United Methodist Women as leader of the Luta Williams Circle and a representative on the Executive Board. She was a founding member of the Friendship Group, and has been a wonderful, loving friend to many church shut-ins. She also served as an invaluable member of the committee that wrote The History of the Newnan First United Methodist Church only recently published in 2016. Polly was a wonderful example of selfless and loving devotion to her church, community, and friends. The twinkle in her eyes and her joyful spirit were contagious and inspiring to all around her and she will be dearly missed. Along with her parents, Polly is preceded in death by her husband, Bill; and her sister, Ethel Cook Ragsdale. She is survived by her niece, Polly Ragsdale Taylor; her brother in law, Theron Ragsdale; and her many friends. A graveside service will be held Thursday, January 23rd at 11:00 AM at Oak Hill Cemetery. After the service, a reception will be held at Newnan First United Methodist Church. Condolences can be expressed online at www.mckoon.com In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to the Newnan First United Methodist Church in Mrs. Crowley’s memory. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580

Frances "Polly" Margaret Crowley

May 1, 1923 - January 21, 2020