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Jessie Cravey Obituary
was born July 21, 1921, at Meauwataka, Mich., to parents, Edward T. and Grace M. (Osborn) Reynolds. As a young girl, Jessie sang and played the guitar, a talented artist she painted murals in doctor's offices and peoples homes. She also was a seamstress and made fabulous costumes and loved writing poems to express her feelings. She was a member of the Moose Lodge in Hialeah and was of the Baptist faith. Jessie worked as a wig stylist at Zayres Department Store and as the receptionist for many years, retiring from the Lowe-Hanks Funeral Home in Hialeah, and moving to Highlands County. Married to her late husband of 53 years, Chauncey, they raised two children, Linda Lee Williams (Paul) and Jimmie E. Cravey "MaMo"; grandchildren, Troy, Lonnie, Jesslin Williams and Julianne Cravey and "Nannie"; and great-grandson, Ridge Rego. A celebration of Mrs. Cravey's life will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2011, with a gathering one hour prior to the service, at Scott Funeral Home, 504. W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid. Mrs. Cravey will be buried next to her husband, Chauncey, Friday at Southern Memorial Park in North Miami, Fla. Words of comfort to the family can be made by visiting www.scottfuneralservices.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Scott Funeral Home
Lake Placid
(863) 465-4134
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