Lenora Craft Obituary
Lenora Johnson Craft, 85, of Colbert, died on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Born in Alabama to Willie W. Johnson and Gladys W. Johnson, Lenora graduated from Grady Nursing College as a registered nurse and worked for many years in various hospital systems. She also earned her PA certification. Lenora was very proud of her career accomplishments and loved being a nurse. She had an angel’s hands.
Along with her parents, Lenora was preceded in death by six siblings; two husbands, Johnny L. Garrish and George Craft; her daughter, Lisa K. Garrish; and her son, Michael L. Garrish.
Lenora is survived by her daughter, Vickie Yearwood; her daughter-in-law, Johnna Garrish; one sister; three grandchildren: Johnny Yearwood, Micah Gerard, and Autumn Garrish; and ten great-grandchildren.
Private services will be held.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or at cancer.org.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
963 Highway 98 East, Danielsville, GA 30633
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