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Selma CRAFTER Obituary
She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Crafter.
She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Kenneth D. Thomas of Newport News, Va., and Erskine L. Thomas (Mary) of Colorado Springs, Colo.; five grandchildren;, one cousin, Ms. Willie B. Easter; an adoptive daughter, Joan Hammack; a very close friend, Naomi Battle; as well as a host of loving friends.
Selma was one of Jehovah's witnesses who served Jehovah faithfully until her death.
A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, at Cooke Brothers Funeral Chapel, 1601 27th Street. A funeral service for Selma will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 804-41st Street, Newport News, VA. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to www.cookebros.com View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Selma CRAFTER
Tee Flippen
August 12, 2010
I will truly miss Sister Crafter. Whenver I would see her she would ask about my son. She would say "how's my boy doing?" And although she was sick she always wanted to know how others were getting along and OH BOY could she make you laugh. We're on the last page sister Selma- we will see you soon.
Krystal Knudsen
August 11, 2010
I will miss the wisdom that Mrs. Crafter had to offer. However, the one thing I will miss most is her smile and the way she always wanted to know how others were doing. To the family... my deepest sympathy and condolences. Its not easy to loss someone so close and dear to your heart and with all my heart, She will NEVER be forgotten. Her wisdom will be passed along through out the generations to come.
zina & juanita sturgeon
August 11, 2010
May Jehovah comfort you and your family.
With our deepest sympathy.
Temeka Baker
August 11, 2010
I will miss Grandma Crafter so much. My deepest sympathies & condolences to her family.
James & Ernestine Robinson
August 11, 2010
Kenny and Erskine, It is with much sadness that Iam writing this. Your mom was very special. We new her for over sixty years. We will miss her. See her in the new system. 1st Tim 6:12
Janisha (Red) Jones
August 11, 2010
I will miss Grandma Crafter. Everytime I talk to her she asked me how her boys ( my sons)were doing. she was a very caring, loving and bossy woman. I will always remember her.
August 11, 2010
To Kenny and Erskine. I am sorry for yur loss.
Cynthia Taylor(Johnson)
Marjorie Taylor and Family
August 11, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 11, 2010
To the family of Ms. Selma..your mother was a sweet woman who LOVED Jehovah a great deal. I can recall her being her....and telling me "girl, hang those pants up by the legs...they will dry better that way". She always had little nuggets like that to leave the younger generation with..........Also, I will miss her laugh and smile.
~Shana~
Paulette Jones (Taylor)
August 10, 2010
My family and I have known Ms. Selma since I was a little girl growing up in the 900 block of Newsome Park. (The old Newsome Park). She was the kind of neighbor who watched out for everybody. Her sons were at our house playing as well as we were tat their house playing. She was one of my Mother's dearest friends. My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to Kenneth and Erskine and their families. May God's light lead you on. God Bless you all.
kim (Curry) Keller
August 10, 2010
Selma was a very kind inspiring woman, I had the fortune to meet and work with her in the late 70's at the fort eustis px. Selma taught me valuable customer service techniques as well as the stories she shared with me about life;s lessons. She always had a hug and a smile that was so true and comforting. I;m sad to read of her passing, but i know Selma will shine on brightly! My deepest condolences to her family.
August 10, 2010
Selma and I worked together at Ft Eustis MCSS when AAFES frist took it over.I will truly miss her . Selma was her self when ever you saw her. She also loved her sons. My prayers will be with the family and she will be in my heart always.
Gladdis Carter and family
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