Mary Ida Craig-Brown

Mary Ida Craig-Brown obituary, Naches, WA

Mary Ida Craig-Brown

Mary Craig-Brown Obituary

Published by Smart Cremation Texas on Oct. 12, 2021.
Mary Craig Brown, nee Hosman, was born on September 7, 1938. We sadly lost Mary after a short illness on October 12, 2021. Mary was the second child of Oden and Mary Hosman. She was raised in Gleed, and attended Naches Schools. Immediately following graduation, Mary married her first love and handsome Arky, Bill Craig, Sr. Three children closely followed, Crystie, Cari and Billy, Jr. During their marriage, Mary was a homemaker and unsurpassed mother. It was a wonderful 27 year marriage until Bill's untimely death. Mary found love again and married Bob Brown. They enjoyed many years together with trips to Florida, and gambling at any casino Bob would stop at. He adored Mary. Bob passed away last year. Mary became a Mary Kay Cosmetic consultant and continued until her retirement a few years ago. She loved her business and her many customers which also became her friends. Mary was an avid supporter of her son, Billy's sporting events. She was the #1 fan of her grandchildren as well as great-grandchildren. Mary never missed an event, a Seahawk game or a family dinner. Everyone loved when Grandma Mary was there. She was SO proud of them all. To say Mary loved her family is an understatement. They were her world! Mary never met a stranger, always looked for the good in people and was a constant support for so many. She was loved and will be missed by so many. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, sister-in-law Katie Hosman as well as both husbands. Mary leaves behind her daughters Crystie Johnson (Rod), Cari Knudson (Tim), and son Billy Craig, Jr.; Grandchildren Josh Busey (Stacey) David McIlroy (Amanda), Sean Craig (Janel), Billy Craig (Jessica), Steele Johnson (Laura), Danna McKimmy (Jake), and Abby Davis (Quincy); GreatGrands are Jordyn and Justin Busey, Will, Emily, Corey, Lauren and Andrew Craig, Caysen and Ryatt Campfield; Three siblings, brother Ted Hosman, sisters Nonie Burns (Jimmy) and Rita Hurley (Jim). Also, many nieces, nephews and great friends. Mary was an incredible, loyal, strong woman and will be missed by so many. There will be an informal celebration of Mary's life at her home at 901 N Gleed Road, on October 30th, 2021. Stop by anytime between Noon and 4:00 pm. If you wish to donate in Mary's name please do so at Yakima Humane Society. SmartCremation is taking care of the family. To leave a memory, please visit Smartcremation.com.

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Bettie/George Thomas

October 27, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with you

JAN TORRES

October 24, 2021

Mary was my Mary Kay lady for more years than I can remember. It had to be somewhere between 35- 40 years. We became very good friends. We shared a lot of heartfelt conversations and loved sharing about our grandchildren with each other. Mary was a very special lady and will always hold a place just for her in my heart. I was so sad when she retired, but I knew it was time for her to do so.
After Mary retired I would run into her at Costco a few times, so I got to see her and hug her then.
I and my husband Ron send our deepest sympathy to all of the family. We hold you in our prayers.
Jan and Ron Torres
Yakima

Larry and Hazel Turner

October 24, 2021

We would like to send the family our thoughts and Prayers..Mary was a wonderful person who loved everyone. I worked with her at Libby's and we had some of the most interesting lunchtime fun with her and her Mom and Sister Bill joined us many times and believe me that was always fun..Nonie and I went to Beauty School together and my husband Larry and Jim went to high school together so the Housman family was a part of us.
I'm sure Mary wouldn't want us to be sad but happy as that was her persona. God Bless you and until we all meet again.. Love from The Turners.

David Kerns

October 22, 2021

We are so sad to hear of Mary's passing. I first got to know Mary back in the 70s on the back corn slab at the old Libby McNeil and Libby cannery on the north end of fruit row. I was supervising the dump trucks bringing the corn in from the fields, and she was in charge of the back slab where it was dumped. We talked a lot during corn season every year and spent many an hour in those late nights waiting for the last truck to arrive.
Mary was such a genuine and friendly lady. She was a wonderful person. Our friendship has lasted all these years. Nancy and I will be remembering the family in prayer in the days ahead. May His peace and comfort be yours.YGgr8
Dave & Nancy Kerns

Lylah DeFord

October 17, 2021

We were best of friends since the first grade, married best of friends and had our children the same years and she has always been like a sister throughout the years and is one of my true and special
friends and I will miss her terribly!
Rest In Peace Sent with lots of love to her family!

Darrel Liebert

October 16, 2021

So sorry for Mary's passing. A classmate from 1st grade, Lower Naches and Naches High School, class of 1956.
My sympathy, I will share with other classmates and families.

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