Appeal for the children of mother Frances Crawford

Prominent Toowoomba Psychologist, wife and mother of 3 children, Frances Elizabeth Crawford, 49, was found dead on the 30th of July 2024 after being allegedly murdered.

My name is Suzanne Duffy, a friend of Frances, and with consent and on behalf of the Crawford family we are reaching out to the Australian community for support to help Frances’ children after this heartbreaking incident taking their mother from their lives. 

Frances was one of those people who always checked in on others. She was caring and selfless. Beautiful inside and out. That's how her family, friends, church and colleagues described her in life and now in death.

Frances leaves behind 3 amazing children who have lost their beautiful mother in the most tragic of circumstances. This fundraising appeal has been established to assist the future needs of her 3 children including psychological support, legal fees, education and living costs.

The family have said in a statement that “Frances Crawford is remembered as a loving mother, beloved daughter, sister and friend and dedicated health professional and valued member of her church and community”.

“Her death has been devastating to us all, even more so given the circumstances. Frances' passing will profoundly affect each of us for the rest of our lives, but none moreso than her three beautiful children. They are wonderful young adults who will continue Frances’ legacy. They have been dealt a very difficult blow indeed as they each embark on their own journeys, however with the support of family and good people around them, they will not be defined by this or what has gone before”. 

The family said “we are thankful that police have been relentless in their investigations in an effort to provide us answers and to seek justice for Frances”. 

They went on to say that while the efforts of police is a step forward, “sadly nothing will bring Frances back to us. We know we still have a long and difficult road ahead, both in grieving Frances and processing what has occurred”.

The Crawford family would like to thank the community and media for their ongoing support.

We kindly ask you to please be generous in support of Frances’ children and thank you for your donation that will help them rebuild their lives without their mother.