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Gloria Craft Obituary
Gloria Ruth Hulsey Craft passed away Nov. 18, 2020 after a brief illness. She is survived by Dan Craft of Mountain View, CA, Joel Craft (Martha) of Atlanta, GA, and Melanie Craft Compton (Mark) of Memphis, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband Belmont "B.H." Craft, Jr, and brothers Marion Hulsey and Forrest Hulsey.
Gloria was born in Atlanta March 26, 1932, to Jesse and Ruth Hulsey. She graduated from the newly-created Grady High School (created when the former Boy's High and Girl's High merged), and attended the University of Georgia. She married B. H. Craft in 1956. Together they started and ran a swimming pool company, which later became a spa and hot tub company. Upon her husband's death in 1994, Gloria struck out on her own, determined to live and enjoy life. She became quite the daredevil, taking hot air balloon rides, going white-water rafting, flying in open-cockpit biplanes, and hang-gliding. She especially loved the beach, reminding her of her childhood vacations, so much so that she moved to St. Augustine, FL in 2002. When her health began to fail, she moved to Memphis to be near her daughter and son-in-law. She became a fixture at the retirement community, even being chosen as Resident of the Month. She will be remembered lovingly and missed by all who knew and loved her.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a charity of your choosing.
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Joyce Anderson
December 27, 2020
My condolences to Gloria's Family. I knew Gloria and talked to her often when I ran the General Store at Robinwood. She was one of the sweetest and nicest people I knew, everything was an adventure for her. May your memories bring you warmth especially this holiday season. What a life well lived!
Patricia Fisher
November 22, 2020
Gloria and BH were my neighbors many years ago when I lived in Virginia Highland on Briarcliff Place. They were both such dear people and were like grandparents to my daughter, Anne. Prayers and love for the family.
November 21, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with the Craft family during this time of bereavement. May the peace of God comfort you through this most difficult time
Susan Tong
November 21, 2020
Mrs Craft was such a kind lady ... always smiling and so giving ... she worked very hard for her family and raised 3 amazing children ... she leaves us her greatest and most precious legacy ... her children ... rest easy sweet Mrs Craft ... our prayers are for comfort for her family and friends and prayers that sweet memories will bring them comfort...
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