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Christy Craig Obituary
CRAIG CHRISTY ANNE CRAIG On Thursday, June 11, 2009, Christy Craig died at her home in Woodbridge, Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Lt Col Michael Craig, USAF (ret) of Woodbridge, VA and their son, Christopher Craig (Alisha) of Silver Spring, MD. Her parents, Robert W. Tanner and Epthalia Tanner, reside in Cedar Hill Texas. Christy died of complications related to a rare form of cancer which she valiantly fought for over 2 years. As a long-time teacher, Christy positively impacted the lives of countess students through her teaching career in Northern Virginia to include teaching Adult Education in Prince William County, Virginia, working in Alternative Education at Pennington High School, and finally teaching French, Spanish, Gifted & Talented, and remedial mathematics at Graham Park Middle School, Triangle Virginia. She and her family lived all over the world during Michael''s Air Force career. They lived in Rome NY, Fairborn OH, Boston MA, Brunsum The Netherlands, Montgomery AL, Woodbridge VA and Ramstein Germany. Christy and her family have lived in Northern Virginia since 1990. While in Rome NY, the US Air Force at Griffiss Air Force Base established the "Christy Anne Tanner Craig Award" which was given annually for volunteer service to the Griffiss Air Force Base and Rome NY community. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mountcastle Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd., Dale City, VA. The funeral will be held on June 17, 2009 at St Margaret''s Episcopal Church, 2610 Omisol Rd., Woodbridge, VA at 1:30 PM. Flowers would be appreciated.
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Kelly Morris
June 23, 2024
Sorry, I am just finding this 15 years later. I am so sorry to hear of Christy's passing. I know she was a huge influence in your life and the lives of others. I was always amazed at her ability to "see" and loved the stories you told about her. I hope all is well, after so many years. I will always think fondly of Christy Craig.
Randy Hacker
June 18, 2009
I met Christy on the internet, watching African wildlife. Yes, watching. We became pretty good friends, I think, despite never having met face to face. She was amazing in so many ways, the world is poorer with her loss. My deepest sympathy to Michael and Christopher. She will be deeply missed.
Sandi Isner
June 18, 2009
I knew Christy as her screen name Alphamom. She inspired so many people not only in real life but through out the world. I only knew her via the 'net but she had a profound way of inspiring others by being her valiant self. She always saw the positive and never the negative. She made the world and myself a better person.
Jean Westcott
June 17, 2009
Mrs. Craig, as I knew her, was an important part of both my son and daughter's years at Graham Park. No other teacher inspired them in the same way with her intelligence, humor, caring and skill. Mrs. Craig was cool without trying.
As a parent, I saw how much she cared about each of them. And I feel a big loss at her passing.
Charlie Wells
June 16, 2009
Christy touched so many lives in her short time with us. She amazed everyone she met. To put it in simple terms she had true grit- to teach students is tough sometimes but imagine teaching them and not being able to see them! From the day she came to Graham Park students appreciate all she brought to the classroom. She will be missed but always remembered. God Bless Christy and her family at this difficult time.
Linda Peterson
June 15, 2009
I've known Christy and Michael since our Texas college days--over 30 years. We've had so much fun over the years. Lots of laughs. Lots of great talks. Lots of good advice. I'm going to miss her so very much. She was simply one of a kind. My daughter Vietta and I send our sincere sympathy to Michael, Christopher, and Christy's family.
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