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Submitted: 8/2/23 • Approved: 8/2/23 • Last Updated: 8/5/23 • R831050-G831050-S3
Dona
10 Feb 1936 Butterfield, Barry County, Missouri
1 Mar 2023 Cassville, Barry County, Missouri
Parents
George Craft
Luella Stansberry
Donald
9 Jul 1930 Mineral Spring, Barry County, Missouri
1 Aug 2010 Cassville, Barry County, Missouri
Parents
Loyd Elmer Craig
Effie Ruth Woods
Dona "Colleen" Craig, age 87, of Cassville, MO passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Roaring River Health and Rehabilitation in Cassville, MO.
She was born February 10, 1936 in Butterfield, MO the daughter of George and Lula {Stansberry} Craft. On May 1, 1953 in Cassville, MO she was united in marriage to Donald Craig, who preceded her in death on August 1, 2010. Also preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers, Johnny Craft and Lonnie Craft; two sisters, Norma Lamas and Loretta Noble and one grandaughter, Monica Craig.
Surviving are two sons, Donnie Craig of Cassville, MO and Jerry Craig and his wife Carol of Cassville, MO; two daughters, Patricia Mounce and her husband Danny of Cassville, MO and Brenda Boxley and her husband Ray of Washburn, MO; one brother-in-law, Bill Craig of Cassville, MO; two sisters-in-law, Wilma Saunders of Cassville, MO and Loretta Pugh of Monett, MO; eleven grandchildren, Michelle, Travis, Carmen, Cindy, Jared, Carissa, Jordan, Dana, Levi, Tessa and Doni Rae; twenty-four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Colleen attended Forest Grove School in Barry County, MO. She was a homemaker and a cook at Mineral Springs School. She enjoyed being outdoors, tending her flowers, fishing and cooking but most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren. She was of the Baptist faith.
Services were held on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor Carroll Williamson conducted the services. Burial at Mineral Springs Cemetery in Cassville, MO.
Donald Lee Craig, age 80, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2010 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri.
He was born in the Mineral Springs Community on July 9, 1930, the son of Lloyd E. and Effie R. (Woods) Craig. On May 1, 1953, in Cassville, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Dona Colleen Craft, who survives.
He is also survived by two sons, Donnie and his wife, Judy of Wheaton and Jerry and his wife, Carol of Cassville; two daughters, Patricia Mounce and her husband, Paul of Cassville and Brenda Boxley and her husband, Ray of Washburn; one brother, Bill R. Craig of Cassville; two sisters, Wilma Saunders and her husband, Charles of Cassville and Loretta Pugh and her husband, LeRoy of Monett; twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Charles Craig and one granddaughter, Monica Craig.
Donald grew up in the Mineral Springs Community and graduated from Cassville High School. He was a foreman at Forest Products in Cassville. After working thirty-five years, he retired to enjoy life on the farm and raise cattle. He loved to hunt and fish, especially coon hunting with Redbone Hounds. Donald was a member of the Barry County Fox Hunting Association and Barry and Lawrence County Coon Hunting Association. He was also an avid sports fan who could watch one game on TV while listening to another game on the radio. His favorite baseball team was the St. Louis Cardinals. He was of the Baptist faith.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 4, 2010, in Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville, Missouri. Pastor Carroll Williamson will conduct the services. Burial will be in Mineral Springs Cemetery, Cassville.
Contributed on 8/2/23
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