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Lillian Craig Obituary

Lillian Pauline Craig entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 8, 2020 at the age of 91. She was a native of Chicago, IL and a longtime resident of Algiers, LA. She was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. Lillian was a faithful member of Greater Providence Baptist Church of Algiers and served as a devoted and proud deaconess at Shiloh Baptist Church in Gretna. She also was a member of the Elks Club. Beloved wife of the late Simon James Craig. Devoted and loving mother of Marcella Victoria Craig of Lake Charles, LA, Dea. Herbert "Bootsie" Craig, of Algiers, LA, Lydia Motley of Algiers, LA, Janice (SL "Scotty") Scott of Roseville, CA, and Rev. James (Shaun) Craig of Pflugerville, TX. Daughter of the late Reuben Monk and Oricka Monk. Lillian is also survived by 10 grandchildren, and a host of great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. The family would like to especially acknowledge the wonderful friendship and support of Barbara Hadley Marsh. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Greater Providence Baptist Church, Shiloh Baptist Church, and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration at Greater Providence Baptist Church, 623 Newton St. New Orleans, LA on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 11:00a.m. Rev. Leslie Smith, interim pastor; Pastor Willie Breaux, officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: McDonogh Cemetery-Gretna, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com. DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE WILL BE LIMITED. IT IS MANDATORY EVERYONE ATTENDING WEAR A FACE MASK OR SOME TYPE OF FACE COVERING.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 18 to Jun. 20, 2020.

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Rose Green & Family

June 26, 2020

Lillian and I were friends since childhood. Our daughters share a longtime friendship, as well as, our sons. Lillian had a sweet kind spirit, and will be missed. My family and I offer our heartfelt condolences to the Craig family.

Gwendolyn Hall Brown

June 22, 2020

I'm sorry to hear your mother passed. She was a very sweet, caring, nice, loving person. I enjoyed talking to her. Rest in peace, Mrs. Craig, love you. Take care. God bless.

Sincerely,
Gwendolyn Hall Brown

Donya Donya

June 20, 2020

Wishing my family healing during this time of grieving.

Donya Craig, Sr. and Family

Nadine McElroy

June 19, 2020

James and Shaun,
Praying for you and your family. May God continue to bless and keep you. Rev. N. McElroy

Rev. Tony Hanson

June 18, 2020

To my brother, James, and his family, we extend our heart felt condolences on the passing of your mother from this life into eternity. While our hearts hurt with you, we are encouraged by your mom's walk and the fruit she beared.

May she rest from her labors and her deeds continue on after her. In our prayers.

Fay W6

June 18, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Greater Providence Baptist Church

623 Newton St., New Orleans, LA

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20

Service

11:00 a.m.

Greater Providence Baptist Church

623 Newton St., New Orleans, LA

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