Phillis Ann Crafton

Phillis Ann Crafton, 83, of Tioga, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Phillis was born on October 8, 1943, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Ralph and Opal (Randall) Russell. She graduated from Charles Page High School in 1959. On February 28, 1969, she married Clifford Crafton in Fort Worth, Texas. She was a faithful member of Shiloh Church of Tioga and enjoyed reading her Bible daily. Phillis loved collecting miniature oil lamps, sewing clothes for her children, quilting, and embroidery. She also enjoyed caring for her chickens and ducks.

She is survived by her loving husband, Clifford Crafton of Tioga; daughters, Rebecca Ann Whitlock and husband, Bob, of Salida, Colorado, and Paula Jonna Smith and husband, Keith, of Denton; son, Kevin Dewayne Davidson of Dallas; grandchildren, Jennifer, Stephanie, Billy Ray, Aaron, Melissa, Ryan, Jasmine, Ronald Dale, DeAndrea, and Michael; sister, Brenda Shipley Patterson and husband, John; and brother, Dale Russell and wife, Diane, and great-grandchildren, Sophia and Christian.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Opal Russell; son, Jesse Davidson; two brothers; and one sister.

Funeral services honoring Phillis will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Turrentine Jackson Morrow Funeral Home in Whitesboro, officiated by Bro. Darren Shipley. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro.  A time of visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the fune3r

Phillis will be lovingly remembered for her faith, her love for her family, and the many special memories she leaves behind.