Dr. Ina "Sylvia" Crawley

Dr. Ina "Sylvia" Crawley, 88 of Gainesville, previously of Atlanta died peacefully Sunday December 8, 2024. In true Sylvia fashion, she fought until the very end.

Born in Ruby, S.C. on September 20, 1936, to Duncan L. Crawley and Ina J. Gibson. She was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Survivors include many nieces and nephews.

Sylvia graduated from Furman University in 1958, the Medical University of S.C. in 1962, and completed her Cardiology fellowship from Emory University in 1968.

Dr. Crawley was Chief of Cardiology at the Atlanta VA Medical Center from 1970-1990, as well as a Professor of Medicine at Emory University. She published many journal articles and book chapters. She retired from private practice with Cardiology of Georgia in 2000. She was a fierce advocate of "her Veterans" and taking care of patients was her life's pride and passion. You would not meet a more dedicated physician.

She enjoyed gardening, her animals, and photography in retirement. Sylvia was a wonderful friend and mentor. She will be greatly missed.

Memorial services will be held Sunday December 15, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Little & Davenport Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Baker will officiate. The family will hold a short visitation at the funeral home following the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions please be made to Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Development Office, 1762 Clifton Road, Suite 2400, Atlanta, Georgia 30322 in memory of Dr. Crawley.

Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledavenport.com

Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Georgia 30501 is in charge of arrangements.