ATHENS, Ga. — A public viewing for slain Clark Atlanta University student Alexis Crawford was held in Athens Friday.
Mourners were able to pay respects at the Hill Chapel Baptist Church from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Athens, which is Crawford's hometown.
The focus of the attendees was not on how Crawford died, but how she lived. She's remembered as a kind, loving 21-year-old with a bright future that was cut short.
The public viewing Friday preceded her funeral that will be held tomorrow, also in Athens.
An overwhelming outpouring of support for Crawford's family led them to move the funeral from its original location to a larger venue.
A spokesman for the family, Rev. Markel Hutchins, says the family is asking for gifts or contributions of any kind to be sent directly to Gregory B. Levett & Sons funeral home, which is handling the services.
"Well wishes, cards, and financial contributions to assist the family with covering the costs of having to unexpectedly bury this beautiful 21-year-old Clark Atlanta University student should be made directly to Gregory B. Levett and Sons funeral home at either of their locations," he said.
He added that the Crawford family is "truly grateful and encouraged by the outpouring of love and concern they have received" from around the U.S. and the world.
Crawford, who was reported missing on Nov. 1, was found dead in a DeKalb County park on Friday. Two people, her roommate Jordan Jones and Jones' boyfriend Barron Brantley, have been charged with malice murder in her death; though, an official motive hasn't been announced. Both have been taken into custody and are being held at the Fulton County jail.
Photos: Vigil for Alexis Crawford
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