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Lessie Craig Obituary

CRAIG-Lessie Mae (Crawford) Entered into rest October 9, 2007, wife of the late Murray Craig; loving mother of Shirley Y. Craig; grandmother of Rev. Eric Williams, Sr., Cabrina (Melzer) Wilkins and the late Murray (Diane) Craig, Sr.; sister of Solomie Kelly; also survived by five great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mother Craig will lie in repose Monday from 12 Noon to 9:00 PM at Friendship Baptist Church, 402 Clinton St. where the family will be present Monday from 7-9 PM and where Funeral Services will be conducted at 12 Noon. The Rev. Daris Dixon-Clark officiating. Rev. Eric Williams, Sr., Eulogist. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ebenezer, NY. Final arrangements entrusted to THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC.

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 14, 2007.

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Dwight Mosley

October 16, 2007

With have lost the elder of the Crawford Blount clan. Lessie will be missed, but the younger ones of our family will carry on.

Lessie rest for now !!!!
Your Chicago family,

Darlene Farrell

October 15, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

R. Diane Dobbs(Weaver)

October 15, 2007

Ms Craig was a sweet and caring person who loved her church and church family. Just to let you all know that I will be praying for you in your time of sorrow.

shunmia waters

October 15, 2007

sorry for your lost your family will always be in our prayers
Love
Elijah,James jr., betty,James SR. and Shunmia

MS.BRENDA JONES

October 14, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

John & Rosetta Kennedy

October 14, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

vannessa strong

October 14, 2007

I'm so sorry for your lost; my prays be with you and you family

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