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Jeanette Craig Obituary

POQUOSON - Jeanette T. "Gennie" Craig, 60, passed away on February 2, 2014 at home. Born in Newport News, she was a graduate of George Mason University and also attended Pfeiffer College where she met her husband Bob. Gennie was the Owner and President of Dominion Builder's Supply, Inc., from 1988 until 2012; a member of the Literary Wenches of Poquoson; a member of the Poquoson Yacht Club; a tour guide in Williamsburg and Yorktown; and was very involved in the Poquoson Museum. Gennie was preceded in death by her father, Spurgeon Toney; mother, Lee F. Toney; brother, Spurgeon "Spud" Toney; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Toney. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Robert "Bob" Craig; son, Jason Craig and wife Trish; daughter, Shannon Phillips and husband Jeff; two grandchildren, Ryker Craig and Emily Phillips; aunt and uncle, Leddie and Oscar Macintosh; aunt, Rose Toney; and a host of brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, and nephews. A memorial service will be Thursday, 12:00 pm, at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, 1209 Hampton Highway, Yorktown, by Dr. Michael T. Condrey. Inurnment will be private. Following the services there will be a reception at 2:00 pm at the Poquoson Yacht Club In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The Poquoson Museum, 968 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson, Va., 23662. Online condolences to www.claytorrollins.com . Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, Poquoson, is in charge of arrangements. "Gennie always had a smile on her face, and a twinkle in her eyes."

Published by Daily Press on Feb. 5, 2014.
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Bob and Jason, Our thoughts are with you both. She was a wonderful woman, full of smiles and love for her family. May the wonderful memories keep you strong. Pat and Ron Ward

Pat ward

February 16, 2014

Dear Bob and Family,
We are so sad and grieve with you and your family in Gennie's passing. We love you and your family and extend our sincere sympathy and prayers. Gennie is dancing in heaven and watching over you and your family like a Guardian Angel.

Ed & Sherry Harper

February 12, 2014

I wish I could have gotten together more with Gene - I felt we were close even though miles kept us apart - I have so many great memories of our families getting together and I am so glad to have them. I never saw her in a bad mood -she was always ready for the next adventure! So much fun!
"Death is nothing at all...I have only slipped away into the next room..I am I and you are you - whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way you always used to. Put no difference into your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was; let it be spoken without effect, without the ghost of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is absolutely unbroken continuity. What is this but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well." Canon Henry Scott Holland
I will miss you, cuz.

Roxanne Thomas-Davis

February 11, 2014

Bob, Shannon and Jay. I am terribly sadden to hear of Gennie's passing. Craig Staley had emailed me. I know her life has touched so many people. Please know that my prayers are with you. Sincerely

Hilda Wallin

February 6, 2014

Our prayers and sympathies for your family. Gennie was a sincere blessing and great friend throughout her life. From all at Maximun Guided Tours.

Max Taverniti

February 6, 2014

Our condolences to Bob and Family.Gennie was a real fighter throughout her illness.She was a wonderful person. Memories of her walking her dog jazzy will always be with us.

Jim & Rita smith

February 6, 2014

To Lion Shannon and family. Your Poquoson Lions family joins you in mourning the passing of your mother. Everyone of us supports you with our prayers and love at this difficult time.

Lion Bob Boddy

February 5, 2014

Bob, Shannon and Jay,
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.

Ryann Sawyer

February 5, 2014

To Shannon and your family. Your Poquoson Lions family joins you in mourning the passing of your mother. Everyone of us are with you during your time of sadness.

Lion Keith Feigh

February 5, 2014

Sorry to hear about Gennie's passing, our condolences to all family members and friends. We will miss her laughter and wonderful personality at the Poquoson Museum.

Bill and Donna Bradshaw

February 5, 2014

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