N.E. MS. DAILY JOURNAL
TUPELO, MS
FRIDAY, JAN. 10, 2014
JOANN CRAIG
HOUSTON – Oh, what a joyous celebration Wednesday morning, Jan. 8, 2014, when Gran was reunited with T at heaven's entrance.
Joann was born to William Turner and Corrine Wiygul Ray in Tupelo on Dec. 16, 1930. After graduating from Houston High School, she acquired her master's degree in education from the University of Mississippi. Joann was member of First United Methodist Church for more than 75 years, where she served in many capacities throughout the years. Joann's church was only one of her loves. Her dedication to the Girl Scouting program for many years as a leader, director and Prairie Council president from 1992-1995 was evident in her and her daughters' involvement in camping, wider opportunities, and her son's involvement in Boy Scouting. Many a cookie was stacked in her living room awaiting pickup or delivery. One of the highest levels of acknowledgment is the Thanks Badge she received in 1997.
She taught elementary school early in her marriage and after her children were grown worked as a tutor in the school system. Joann's volunteering also included working as a Pink Lady at the Houston Hospital and serving with the Three Rivers Regional Library Commission. Joann enjoyed her Tuesday afternoon ladies bridge, Friday night couples bridge, the Cosmopolitan Club and Rebels sports. If it was football season, ""Joann speaking"" became ""Hotty Toddy.""
Services are today, Jan. 10, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. at Houston Funeral Home in Houston with the Rev. Rex Wilburn officiating. Burial will follow at Houston Cemetery.
Survivors include daughters, Karen Craig of Houston, Texas, Rayann (Craig) Dukes of Florence and Carol (Tom) Byrne of Houston, and son, Hal (Sherry) Craig of Houston; her grandchildren, Wil, Wes and Zoe Craig of Houston, Jordan, Reagan, Cameron, Brennan and Tab Byrne of Houston, Katelyn and Carter Dukes of University; and her friends of 80 and 55 years, Jane Bowles of Houston and Mabel Crawford of Saltillo. Many cousins from Nettleton, Tupelo and New Albany and nieces and nephew, Aimee Runnels, Anne Wilson and Jim Burt Sparks, celebrate her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Harold Craig.
Pallbearers are Frank Alford, Glenn Gann, Wallace Norman Jr., Rickey Allen, Gary Allen and Barry Eldridge.
Visitation will be today, Jan. 10, from 1:30 until the 2:30 p.m. funeral service time at Houston Funeral Home.
Her family gratefully appreciates the kindness, love and care given to Joann and Harold over the past five years. Without this kindness and assistance in their lives, they would not have been this comfortable at home or at Fernbrooke. To these kind men and women who went the extra mile, we say thank you.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 123, Houston, MS 38851 or Camp Tik-A-Witha, GS Heart of the South, P.O. Box 240246, Memphis, TN 38124-0246.
Friends and family may sign and leave a message on the online register book at houstonfuneralhomems.com. .
Published in Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal on Jan. 10, 2014
TUPELO, MS
FRIDAY, JAN. 10, 2014
JOANN CRAIG
HOUSTON – Oh, what a joyous celebration Wednesday morning, Jan. 8, 2014, when Gran was reunited with T at heaven's entrance.
Joann was born to William Turner and Corrine Wiygul Ray in Tupelo on Dec. 16, 1930. After graduating from Houston High School, she acquired her master's degree in education from the University of Mississippi. Joann was member of First United Methodist Church for more than 75 years, where she served in many capacities throughout the years. Joann's church was only one of her loves. Her dedication to the Girl Scouting program for many years as a leader, director and Prairie Council president from 1992-1995 was evident in her and her daughters' involvement in camping, wider opportunities, and her son's involvement in Boy Scouting. Many a cookie was stacked in her living room awaiting pickup or delivery. One of the highest levels of acknowledgment is the Thanks Badge she received in 1997.
She taught elementary school early in her marriage and after her children were grown worked as a tutor in the school system. Joann's volunteering also included working as a Pink Lady at the Houston Hospital and serving with the Three Rivers Regional Library Commission. Joann enjoyed her Tuesday afternoon ladies bridge, Friday night couples bridge, the Cosmopolitan Club and Rebels sports. If it was football season, ""Joann speaking"" became ""Hotty Toddy.""
Services are today, Jan. 10, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. at Houston Funeral Home in Houston with the Rev. Rex Wilburn officiating. Burial will follow at Houston Cemetery.
Survivors include daughters, Karen Craig of Houston, Texas, Rayann (Craig) Dukes of Florence and Carol (Tom) Byrne of Houston, and son, Hal (Sherry) Craig of Houston; her grandchildren, Wil, Wes and Zoe Craig of Houston, Jordan, Reagan, Cameron, Brennan and Tab Byrne of Houston, Katelyn and Carter Dukes of University; and her friends of 80 and 55 years, Jane Bowles of Houston and Mabel Crawford of Saltillo. Many cousins from Nettleton, Tupelo and New Albany and nieces and nephew, Aimee Runnels, Anne Wilson and Jim Burt Sparks, celebrate her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Harold Craig.
Pallbearers are Frank Alford, Glenn Gann, Wallace Norman Jr., Rickey Allen, Gary Allen and Barry Eldridge.
Visitation will be today, Jan. 10, from 1:30 until the 2:30 p.m. funeral service time at Houston Funeral Home.
Her family gratefully appreciates the kindness, love and care given to Joann and Harold over the past five years. Without this kindness and assistance in their lives, they would not have been this comfortable at home or at Fernbrooke. To these kind men and women who went the extra mile, we say thank you.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 123, Houston, MS 38851 or Camp Tik-A-Witha, GS Heart of the South, P.O. Box 240246, Memphis, TN 38124-0246.
Friends and family may sign and leave a message on the online register book at houstonfuneralhomems.com. .
Published in Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal on Jan. 10, 2014
N.E. MS. DAILY JOURNAL
TUPELO, MS
FRIDAY, JAN. 10, 2014
JOANN CRAIG
HOUSTON – Oh, what a joyous celebration Wednesday morning, Jan. 8, 2014, when Gran was reunited with T at heaven's entrance.
Joann was born to William Turner and Corrine Wiygul Ray in Tupelo on Dec. 16, 1930. After graduating from Houston High School, she acquired her master's degree in education from the University of Mississippi. Joann was member of First United Methodist Church for more than 75 years, where she served in many capacities throughout the years. Joann's church was only one of her loves. Her dedication to the Girl Scouting program for many years as a leader, director and Prairie Council president from 1992-1995 was evident in her and her daughters' involvement in camping, wider opportunities, and her son's involvement in Boy Scouting. Many a cookie was stacked in her living room awaiting pickup or delivery. One of the highest levels of acknowledgment is the Thanks Badge she received in 1997.
She taught elementary school early in her marriage and after her children were grown worked as a tutor in the school system. Joann's volunteering also included working as a Pink Lady at the Houston Hospital and serving with the Three Rivers Regional Library Commission. Joann enjoyed her Tuesday afternoon ladies bridge, Friday night couples bridge, the Cosmopolitan Club and Rebels sports. If it was football season, ""Joann speaking"" became ""Hotty Toddy.""
Services are today, Jan. 10, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. at Houston Funeral Home in Houston with the Rev. Rex Wilburn officiating. Burial will follow at Houston Cemetery.
Survivors include daughters, Karen Craig of Houston, Texas, Rayann (Craig) Dukes of Florence and Carol (Tom) Byrne of Houston, and son, Hal (Sherry) Craig of Houston; her grandchildren, Wil, Wes and Zoe Craig of Houston, Jordan, Reagan, Cameron, Brennan and Tab Byrne of Houston, Katelyn and Carter Dukes of University; and her friends of 80 and 55 years, Jane Bowles of Houston and Mabel Crawford of Saltillo. Many cousins from Nettleton, Tupelo and New Albany and nieces and nephew, Aimee Runnels, Anne Wilson and Jim Burt Sparks, celebrate her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Harold Craig.
Pallbearers are Frank Alford, Glenn Gann, Wallace Norman Jr., Rickey Allen, Gary Allen and Barry Eldridge.
Visitation will be today, Jan. 10, from 1:30 until the 2:30 p.m. funeral service time at Houston Funeral Home.
Her family gratefully appreciates the kindness, love and care given to Joann and Harold over the past five years. Without this kindness and assistance in their lives, they would not have been this comfortable at home or at Fernbrooke. To these kind men and women who went the extra mile, we say thank you.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 123, Houston, MS 38851 or Camp Tik-A-Witha, GS Heart of the South, P.O. Box 240246, Memphis, TN 38124-0246.
Friends and family may sign and leave a message on the online register book at houstonfuneralhomems.com. .
Published in Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal on Jan. 10, 2014
TUPELO, MS
FRIDAY, JAN. 10, 2014
JOANN CRAIG
HOUSTON – Oh, what a joyous celebration Wednesday morning, Jan. 8, 2014, when Gran was reunited with T at heaven's entrance.
Joann was born to William Turner and Corrine Wiygul Ray in Tupelo on Dec. 16, 1930. After graduating from Houston High School, she acquired her master's degree in education from the University of Mississippi. Joann was member of First United Methodist Church for more than 75 years, where she served in many capacities throughout the years. Joann's church was only one of her loves. Her dedication to the Girl Scouting program for many years as a leader, director and Prairie Council president from 1992-1995 was evident in her and her daughters' involvement in camping, wider opportunities, and her son's involvement in Boy Scouting. Many a cookie was stacked in her living room awaiting pickup or delivery. One of the highest levels of acknowledgment is the Thanks Badge she received in 1997.
She taught elementary school early in her marriage and after her children were grown worked as a tutor in the school system. Joann's volunteering also included working as a Pink Lady at the Houston Hospital and serving with the Three Rivers Regional Library Commission. Joann enjoyed her Tuesday afternoon ladies bridge, Friday night couples bridge, the Cosmopolitan Club and Rebels sports. If it was football season, ""Joann speaking"" became ""Hotty Toddy.""
Services are today, Jan. 10, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. at Houston Funeral Home in Houston with the Rev. Rex Wilburn officiating. Burial will follow at Houston Cemetery.
Survivors include daughters, Karen Craig of Houston, Texas, Rayann (Craig) Dukes of Florence and Carol (Tom) Byrne of Houston, and son, Hal (Sherry) Craig of Houston; her grandchildren, Wil, Wes and Zoe Craig of Houston, Jordan, Reagan, Cameron, Brennan and Tab Byrne of Houston, Katelyn and Carter Dukes of University; and her friends of 80 and 55 years, Jane Bowles of Houston and Mabel Crawford of Saltillo. Many cousins from Nettleton, Tupelo and New Albany and nieces and nephew, Aimee Runnels, Anne Wilson and Jim Burt Sparks, celebrate her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Harold Craig.
Pallbearers are Frank Alford, Glenn Gann, Wallace Norman Jr., Rickey Allen, Gary Allen and Barry Eldridge.
Visitation will be today, Jan. 10, from 1:30 until the 2:30 p.m. funeral service time at Houston Funeral Home.
Her family gratefully appreciates the kindness, love and care given to Joann and Harold over the past five years. Without this kindness and assistance in their lives, they would not have been this comfortable at home or at Fernbrooke. To these kind men and women who went the extra mile, we say thank you.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 123, Houston, MS 38851 or Camp Tik-A-Witha, GS Heart of the South, P.O. Box 240246, Memphis, TN 38124-0246.
Friends and family may sign and leave a message on the online register book at houstonfuneralhomems.com. .
Published in Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal on Jan. 10, 2014
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