Florence Beatrice Craig, Long Beach resident, was called to her eternal resting place early Monday morning, July 7, 2020. She was born on January 29, 1948 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Bea leaves behind her daughter Nikki Craig Beets; daughter-in-law Brooke Saxton Craig; step children Brent Craig and Wendi Hill; grandchildren Madison Beets, Alexa Beets, and Grayson Craig; brothers Jimmy, Leon, Ronald, and Jerald Nelson. She is preceded in death by husband Emile Raymond Craig Jr., son Emile Raymond Craig III, and parents Vernona and Gilbert Nelson.
Growing up as "Sister", Mrs. Craig was the only sister of 8 brothers. She was a graduate of Long Beach High School in 1966 and has lived her entire life on the coast of Mississippi. She admired the beach, especially during a beautiful sunrise.
Florence, referred to as Bea, was retired. She spent a majority of her time reading and cooking. Bea's most cherished role was being a Nana and a mother. As a Nana, she spent countless hours at the soccer fields in support of her two granddaughters, Maddie and Alexa. Traveling to Jackson, she would spend holidays and birthdays with her youngest grandchild, Grayson. Infamous for her pies and red beans and rice, Mrs. Bea Craig loved baking and cooking. Bea loved and was loved by many family and friends.
Her love and loyalty will never be forgotten, and she will be truly missed.
Family and friends of Mrs. Bea are invited to attend a graveside service Monday morning , July 13, at 10:00 AM at the Long Beach City Cemetery in Long Beach, MS.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach, MS is serving the family. An online guest book may be signed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com
Growing up as "Sister", Mrs. Craig was the only sister of 8 brothers. She was a graduate of Long Beach High School in 1966 and has lived her entire life on the coast of Mississippi. She admired the beach, especially during a beautiful sunrise.
Florence, referred to as Bea, was retired. She spent a majority of her time reading and cooking. Bea's most cherished role was being a Nana and a mother. As a Nana, she spent countless hours at the soccer fields in support of her two granddaughters, Maddie and Alexa. Traveling to Jackson, she would spend holidays and birthdays with her youngest grandchild, Grayson. Infamous for her pies and red beans and rice, Mrs. Bea Craig loved baking and cooking. Bea loved and was loved by many family and friends.
Her love and loyalty will never be forgotten, and she will be truly missed.
Family and friends of Mrs. Bea are invited to attend a graveside service Monday morning , July 13, at 10:00 AM at the Long Beach City Cemetery in Long Beach, MS.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach, MS is serving the family. An online guest book may be signed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com
Florence Beatrice Craig, Long Beach resident, was called to her eternal resting place early Monday morning, July 7, 2020. She was born on January 29, 1948 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Bea leaves behind her daughter Nikki Craig Beets; daughter-in-law Brooke Saxton Craig; step children Brent Craig and Wendi Hill; grandchildren Madison Beets, Alexa Beets, and Grayson Craig; brothers Jimmy, Leon, Ronald, and Jerald Nelson. She is preceded in death by husband Emile Raymond Craig Jr., son Emile Raymond Craig III, and parents Vernona and Gilbert Nelson.
Growing up as "Sister", Mrs. Craig was the only sister of 8 brothers. She was a graduate of Long Beach High School in 1966 and has lived her entire life on the coast of Mississippi. She admired the beach, especially during a beautiful sunrise.
Florence, referred to as Bea, was retired. She spent a majority of her time reading and cooking. Bea's most cherished role was being a Nana and a mother. As a Nana, she spent countless hours at the soccer fields in support of her two granddaughters, Maddie and Alexa. Traveling to Jackson, she would spend holidays and birthdays with her youngest grandchild, Grayson. Infamous for her pies and red beans and rice, Mrs. Bea Craig loved baking and cooking. Bea loved and was loved by many family and friends.
Her love and loyalty will never be forgotten, and she will be truly missed.
Family and friends of Mrs. Bea are invited to attend a graveside service Monday morning , July 13, at 10:00 AM at the Long Beach City Cemetery in Long Beach, MS.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach, MS is serving the family. An online guest book may be signed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com
Growing up as "Sister", Mrs. Craig was the only sister of 8 brothers. She was a graduate of Long Beach High School in 1966 and has lived her entire life on the coast of Mississippi. She admired the beach, especially during a beautiful sunrise.
Florence, referred to as Bea, was retired. She spent a majority of her time reading and cooking. Bea's most cherished role was being a Nana and a mother. As a Nana, she spent countless hours at the soccer fields in support of her two granddaughters, Maddie and Alexa. Traveling to Jackson, she would spend holidays and birthdays with her youngest grandchild, Grayson. Infamous for her pies and red beans and rice, Mrs. Bea Craig loved baking and cooking. Bea loved and was loved by many family and friends.
Her love and loyalty will never be forgotten, and she will be truly missed.
Family and friends of Mrs. Bea are invited to attend a graveside service Monday morning , July 13, at 10:00 AM at the Long Beach City Cemetery in Long Beach, MS.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach, MS is serving the family. An online guest book may be signed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com
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