Aug 26, 2011
Ruth Ella (Dickey) Craig, 94, passed away August 24, 2011 at Pleasant View Lodge in McCordsville, Indiana.
She was born in Columbus, Indiana on December 14, 1916. She married Chard C. Craig on January 28, 1940 in Anderson, Indiana. Since her marriage she lived in Anderson, Pendleton, Indianapolis and most recently in Greenfield.
She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Greenfield; American War Mothers; and Senior Action Committee.
She retired from the Barton House Nursing Home in Indianapolis as an activity director after doing private nursing in the Pendleton area for a number of families. She was a member of the first class of Activity Directors in Indiana.
Survivors include her four children, C. Richard Craig of Florence, Texas, Karl Edward (Faye) Craig of Huntsville, Indiana, Mary Kathryn (Gerald) Titus of Greenfield, Indiana, and Roderick S. (Shardell) Craig of Indianapolis, Indiana; two brothers, Claude L. Dickey of Columbus, Indiana and David A. Dickey of Anderson, Indiana; a close niece, Tina Robbins of Middletown, Indiana; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren along with other nieces and nephews.
In light of her age, many family members and friends have preceded her in death.
A graveside service with burial following will be held at 11 A.M., Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Indiana with Pastor Daniel O'Connor officiating.
Aug 26, 2011
Ruth Ella (Dickey) Craig, 94, passed away August 24, 2011 at Pleasant View Lodge in McCordsville, Indiana.
She was born in Columbus, Indiana on December 14, 1916. She married Chard C. Craig on January 28, 1940 in Anderson, Indiana. Since her marriage she lived in Anderson, Pendleton, Indianapolis and most recently in Greenfield.
She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Greenfield; American War Mothers; and Senior Action Committee.
She retired from the Barton House Nursing Home in Indianapolis as an activity director after doing private nursing in the Pendleton area for a number of families. She was a member of the first class of Activity Directors in Indiana.
Survivors include her four children, C. Richard Craig of Florence, Texas, Karl Edward (Faye) Craig of Huntsville, Indiana, Mary Kathryn (Gerald) Titus of Greenfield, Indiana, and Roderick S. (Shardell) Craig of Indianapolis, Indiana; two brothers, Claude L. Dickey of Columbus, Indiana and David A. Dickey of Anderson, Indiana; a close niece, Tina Robbins of Middletown, Indiana; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren along with other nieces and nephews.
In light of her age, many family members and friends have preceded her in death.
A graveside service with burial following will be held at 11 A.M., Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Indiana with Pastor Daniel O'Connor officiating.
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