Alice F. Craig

Alice F. Craig, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated member of her community, passed away on July 17, 2025, at the age of 88 in Lubbock, Texas.
Alice was born April 25, 1937, in Spearville, KS, attended school there graduating high school in 1954. She attended the Dominican School of Nursing in Great Bend, KS and started her nursing vocation in Garden City, KS. In 1959 she married Larry Craig and moved to Spokane, WA. Larry's FAA career led them to Riverside, CA, Annandale, VA, Fort Worth, TX and Lubbock, TX where she spent her later years near family. Once her girls were older she worked in the medical field until retirement.In their early years, Alice was blessed to be a stay-at-home mom. After retirement, she made significant contributions through her service at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, where she and Larry were founding members. Over the course of many years, she volunteered at Catholic Charities Resale Store and Meals on Wheels, reflecting her deep commitment to helping others. In 2009, Pope Benedict XVI commended the couple for their years of service and the impact they had on the lives of many.Alice is survived by her children, Joanna and Kenny Smith of Incline Village, NV, Karen and David Gregory of Lubbock, TX, Lisa and David Ewald of Lubbock, TX, and her 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren who brought her immense joy. She is also survived by her sister, Catherine Brungardt of Garden City, KS, and sister-in-law Judith Ackley, of Broomfield, CO.
Alice was preceded in death by Larry Craig, her husband of 57 years, her beloved daughter Rhonda Sue Craig, her parents Charles and Elizabeth Ackerman, her sisters Erma Schneweis and Martha Strecker, and brother Gilbert Ackerman, all of Kansas.
To honor Alice's memory and celebrate her remarkable life dedicated to service, compassion, and love for her family and community, a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lubbock, Texas on Friday, July 25th at 10am followed by burial at Peaceful Gardens Cemetery in Woodrow, TX. Alice's legacy of kindness and selflessness will forever be remembered by those who knew and loved her.
The family suggests memorials to Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Catholic Charities or Meals on Wheels.
A special thank you to Cornerstone Caregiving for their many years of amazing care and to Hospice of Lubbock for guiding us through her last days.