Willie Edward Cranick

Willie Edward Cranick obituary, Clay, KY

Willie Edward Cranick

Willie Cranick Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vanover Funeral Home on Oct. 14, 2025.
Willie Edward Cranick, 52 of Providence passed away at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. Willie was born in Madisonville on December 19, 1972 to the late Thomas Capps and Lorene Cranick.
Survivors include 3 daughters Amber Scherzinger (William) of Madisonville, Amanda Cranick of Sebree, Tori Cranick of Indiana; 5 sisters Lois Marie, Doris Glenn, Loretta McClure, Evonne Duncan, Susan Whitfield; 4 brothers James Ray Yates, Jay Yates, Michael Galbraith, Tony Galbraith; 3 grandchildren MeAudra, William and Zander Scherzinger.
Burial was in White Oak Cemetery.
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