Elizabeth Crawford Calton

Elizabeth Chilton Crawford Calton, age 66, of Asheboro passed away on April 15, 2025 at her home.

Mrs. Calton was born in Asheville, NC on January 28, 1959 to Jack and Mary Morrel Crawford. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, and her sister, Mary Elaine Crawford Wagner. She was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church where she played the piano. Elizabeth was an avid equestrian and a huge Beatles fan. In the 1990’s Elizabeth took her 1967 Mustang to a Grand National Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania where she won first place. She biked up Mt. Mitchell, and six months after having a knee replacement, she participated in a 50-mile bike ride.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Beth Calton Murdoch (Sean Harvey) of Murrell’s Inlet, SC; grandchildren, Violet Harvey and Jude Harvey; sister, Jackie Daughton of Liberty; and several nieces and nephews, David Daughton, Lydia Daughton Howard, Vanessa Daughton Cooper, Meg Daughton Gwyn, and Rebecca Daughton.

A celebration of Elizabeth’s life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Randolph SPCA, 300 West Bailey Street, Asheboro, NC 27203.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the Calton family.