Obituary of Clarice Craig

On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2013, Buddy peacefully passed away to spend her first Christmas in heaven with her awaiting parents, siblings, husband, and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband Claude H. (Beefy) Craig, Jr. Buddy fought a courageous fight against numerous health problems, especially over the past 18 months, winning her battle on Christmas eve. She was formerly employed by W.T. Grant Company, and Woolco Stores in various retail and office manager positions. All those who knew Buddy considered her to be a kind, loving, talented special lady who blessed their llives. Surviving are her son, James E. (Jim) Craig of Roanoke; daughters, Brenda L. Craig of Greensboro, N.C.; Betty Jo Conner and husband the Rev. Dr. C. R. Conner of Pulaski; grandchildren, David Alan Conner and Amy Fischer of Cary, N.C.; Brian Keith Conner and wife Jamie of Knightdale, N.C.; Kimberly Michele Cook and husband Richard of Draper; Melissa Ann Conner Tate and husband Clay of Salem; eight great grandchildren; brother, Marshall R. Monroe and wife Kay of Charleston, W.Va.; niece, Cynthia E. Monroe, nephew, Jefferson D. Monroe; nephew, David L. Cooper and wife Nancy of Roanoke; niece Carol and husband James Carroll of Pensacola, Fla.; great nephews, David and Steven Carroll and families; niece Janet Cox Huguley of Lexingtron; niece Leesa and husband Tom Oakes of Salem; great nephew, Jesse Lee Clay of Roanoke; and dear friends, June Zimmerman and Thelma Brown. A special thank you to the nurses and staff of the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital 10th floor Palliative Care Unit for their devoted care and compassion for Buddy during her final days. Your comforting care and displays of love meant so much to her. A memorial service to celebrate Buddy's life will be conducted 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Dr. C. R. Conner. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home. 366-0707