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Danette Craig Obituary

CRAIG Danette S. "Dani" (Ross) Craig, age 59, of Ashville, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2009, the result of a motorcycle accident. She was born May 5, 1950 in Columbus, Oh., daughter of the late Charles R. and Mary Jane (Mehler) Ross. Dani graduated from Teays Valley High School, Class of 1968. She was a homemaker and had worked at KMART Pharmacy in Grove City. Dani was joined in death by her husband Stanley A. Craig. Preceded in death by her parents and brother Charles D. Ross. She is survived by daughters, Kim (Rick) Craig of Darbydale, and Donna (Dayne) Ryan of Pa.; step-sons, Shane (Tracy) Craig of South Bloomfield and Spencer (Christina) Craig of Mt. Sterling; brother, Mike (Kendra) Ross of Ashville; sisters, Peggy Davie of Ashville and Beverly (Mike) Pierce of Circleville; grandchildren, Cynthia, Shane and Christina Craig, Shade Craig, and Samantha and Alli Ryan; numerous nieces and nephews; her dog, Lady Bug. The Family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Friday, August 28, 2009 at the Village Chapel United Methodist Church, 30 Circleville Ave., Ashville, Oh. ( intersection of Circleville Ave. and East Main St.), where service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2009. The Rev. Aaron Brown will officiate. Burial will follow in the Harrison Twp. Cemetery, So. Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers, the family request that contributions be made to the Pickaway Co. Humane Society, PO Box 13263, Circleville, Oh. 43113. OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville is serving the family. PLEASE DELIVER ANY FLOWERS TO THE CHURCH.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Aug. 27, 2009.

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Shirley Cordial

August 28, 2009

Kim and Family.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Dani an Stan left a legacy of Laughter and fun, and beautiful memories. God Bless and help you stay strong during these trying times.

Cathy Lopienski

August 27, 2009

I worked with Dani at the Kmart Pharmacy in Grove City many years ago. My thoughts and prayers go out Dani and Stan's family and friends. I will never forget Dani's crazy sense of humor! She kept me laughing so much !

Jacque Switzer

August 27, 2009

I worked with Tracy and Shane at Grange Insurance. You guys have my deepest condolences. May God and your family help you through this difficult time. Take care of each other.

Jeff Tate

August 27, 2009

I worked with Dani at Kmart for many years. I was so shocked when I heard the news. My heart goes out to Dani and Stan's family.

karen wintle

August 27, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

wil mckenzie

August 27, 2009

dani will be sadly missed by all of the gibson rd neighbors who have made her a daily part of our lives as we drove by and saw her walking the dogs' working in the yard or playing with the grandkids. walker rd will never be the same without her smiles and waves as we drove by.

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