Mrs. Miriam B Craft
1928 - 2016
Mrs. Miriam B Craft
1928 - 2016
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BORN
1928
DIED
2016
Miriam Craft Obituary
COLUMBIA - A funeral service for Miriam Bolin Craft, 88, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 16, 2016, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2016, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Craft died Sunday, December 11, 2016. Born in Neeses, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Michael Martin and Annie Williams Bolin. Miriam graduated from Neeses High School and S.C. State Hospital School of Nursing. She retired following 36 years of service with the S.C. State Hospital. Her hobbies included working in the yard, gardening, canning, fishing, shopping and taking care of family and friends.
Miriam was a member of Earlewood Baptist Church, Grace Sunday School class, Happy Seniors and was a member of Woodman Life Chapter 0002. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at the age of 13 and was baptized at Double Branch Baptist Church in Orangeburg. She was a gentle, kind and quiet person who loved her Lord, church, family and friends.
Surviving are her brothers, Wilbert Bolin of Orangeburg, Roger Bolin (Anita) of Sumter, Francis Bolin (Peggy) of Panama City, Fla.; sisters, Lillian Thompson of Lexington, Agnes Corley (Homer) of Lexington; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Heyward Jennings Craft; brothers, Wells, Windred, Wallace, Weimer, and Wesley Bolin; and sisters, Mary Mitchell, Nerine Bolin, and Virginia Kane.
The family wishes to thank her wonderful neighbors, family, caregivers, friends and nurses who were there during her illness.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Earlewood Baptist Church, 2930 River Drive, Columbia, SC 29201.
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Lynn Bowers
December 16, 2016
Mrs. Lillian I am so sorry about Miriam. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Shelton
December 15, 2016
I will miss Aunt Miriam. When my mom died, she was there to help Robert and me to get through it. She was the kindest person l have ever know.
She always had a kind word for everyone. Even though she never had children of her own, she gave love and care to her many nieces and nephew. She treated all the nieces and nephews like her own.
Annie Ruth Yelton
December 15, 2016
What a dear person Miriam is. Many times I was greeted with a warm smile and welcoming words as I visited in Uncle Mike's home or saw her in other places. She was a blessing to me and I am sure to many others. We will miss her kind, sweet presence. Annie Ruth Yelton
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Ashley Meetze
December 15, 2016
My Wonderful Aunt. Loved her So Much. She Loved Her Lord and Her Church...She was kind, she would give the shirt off of her back. She loved her Family and Friends, was always willing to help where it was needed. We will miss her terribly. May God give Our Family and Friends Peace and Comfort in this difficult time. Ashley and Hunter.
Ashley Meetze
December 14, 2016
To my wonderful Aunt Miriam, who loved Jesus and showed it with the love she provided for her family and friends,she would give the shirt off her back to anyone in need,she will be greatly missed! May God give my entire family peace and understanding during this difficult time. Love You Aunt Miriam. Ashley and Hunter.
Janet Meetze
December 14, 2016
I Will Miss My Dear, Dear Aunt SO MUCH....Loved her. A second Mother to me. Gone To Soon, It will never be the same without her in my life. I Love You Aunt Miriam. You Are Well Now In Your New Home, Heaven.
December 14, 2016
To Her Wonderful Family. Ms. Miriam was like part of my family. I never will forget a Myrtle Beach trip that I had the joy of being with her and her sisters. She was a caregiver with a smile always on her face. She will be surely missed but is now home for Christmas with her beloved Heyward and that makes it all worthwhile. My thoughts, prayers and love are with the entire Bolin family. Love, Kay
December 14, 2016
To Her Wonderful Family, I loved Ms. Miriam as if she was part of my family. I never will forget the Myrtle Beach trip I took with her and her sisters and what a wonderful time we had. She was a caregiver and always had a smile on her face. I know your hearts are heavy but knowing she is home for Christmas with her beloved Heyward makes it all worthwhile. Our love and prayers are with the entire Bolin family. Love, Kay
Amy Bartsch
December 14, 2016
She was a great lady and the last of the "Old Neighbors" of my childhood home and neighborhood. She and Heyward played significant parts in the lives of my parents, my son, and myself.Adella street wont be the same without her.Amy Bartsch
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