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VIVIAN CRAIG RICHARDS Age 75, of Lantana FL, passed away peacefully on Friday June 4, 2010, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Vivian was born and raised in Lenoir, NC and married James Craig in 1949. They moved to Lake Worth, FL 45 years ago where they raised four children. Vivian went on to marry Clifford Richards, who preceeds her in death. Besides being a homemaker, Vivian spent most of her career as a caregiver and she also worked at Patten Company, where she made life rafts for NASA. Vivian is survived by sons Gerald and Scott (Kristine) Craig; daughters Terrie (Al) Poarch and Sandra Goodwin; grandsons, Kevin, Steven (Danielle) and Jason Craig; grandaughter, Elaine (Luke) Dupps; great-granddaughter, Madison Craig. She is also survived by four loving sisters, many stepchildren, step grand and great grandchildren. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 2PM, First Baptist Church of Hypoluxo, 7479 Overlook Rd, Lantana. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Hospice. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Deanna Richardson
June 10, 2010
To me and my family she was always "Mrs. Richards" and I was lucky enough to grow up with her as a neighbor. She would always let all the kids come fish on her dock and bring us out her "special bait." My deepest condolences go out to her entire family. She will truly be missed. - The Johnson Family
June 7, 2010
She was a great friend for many, many years and though we did not get to see each other as often as we'd liked when we did it was like only yesterday !! She was always laughing and enjoying life to the fullest. Our thoughts and our prayers go out to the family during this difficult time. She will be missed..Sharon and Ray Alexander
Rose
June 7, 2010
Scott, I am sorry to hear about you for lost. she is now an angel looking down on the family. She is out of pain and free from any worries. You and your family are in our prayers during this time. God Bless you.
Shellie Pike
June 7, 2010
My Sympathy to all of the Family. I knew her back in my teens and always thought she was a lovely lady who was very kind and sweet. Although I saw her briefly again in 2009, she had not changed a bit. She had the same laugh & smile I remembered here by.
Blessings,
Shellie Pike
June 6, 2010
Many great memories of a wonderful woman that will always stay in my heart. My condolences to all who were blessed by Mama Viv.....I have always loved you as if you were my own, (Turr uh)
Tera Segasser
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