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Sandra Craft Obituary

Sandra L. Craft, 67, of Norfolk, VA, passed away suddenly on May 29, 2023 in Newnan, GA. She was born May 22nd 1956 to the late Gladys and Vernon I. Craft Sr. She was also pre-deceased by her sister Barbara Craft. She was a graduate of Maury High School. Following high school, Sandra went on to work for Norfolk Public Schools for over 37 years.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter Monica Craft, sister Angela Artis (Eric), brothers Vernon I. Craft, Jr. (Lauren), Alfred Craft (Annette) and Kevin Craft (Bernadine); grandchildren SaTirah Craft, Alonzo Cooper Jr. and SaTavia Craft; great-grandchildren Satireon Craft, Zyon Craft, Zaniya Cooper, Nyla Louis, Kyleaf "Maddox" Smith, and Khalani Smith; uncle William R. Craft (Carrie); aunt Lois Joyner; host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11am Friday, June 9th at Metropolitan Funeral Home located on Granby Street in Norfolk, Va. The viewing will take place prior to the service at 10am. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens located at 6329 E. Va. Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23502.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 7, 2023.

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Paula Wilkerson

July 23, 2023

My thoughts and prayers are with the fa mily.love u

Jerry Cabarrus

June 10, 2023

Rest in Heaven Sandra. You was always a shinning light; caring and loving to all. You are very beloved and will be missed. Sincere condolences to the entire Craft family, Monica Craft, Grandchildren and Great grandchildren; Kevin Craft, Teranesha Craft and so on.

Jeraline Artis

June 9, 2023

Rest in peace Sandra Craft and many blessings to the Craft family. Jeraline Artis, Calvin Williams and the Artis family.

Ellsworth E. Mayfield, Jr

June 8, 2023

Rest in peace my lifelong friend and Lambert's Point/Park Place neighbor. Heartfelt condolences to the family from Ellsworth Mayfield and Sharon-Mayfield Cruz.

Rev Dianna Bennett

June 8, 2023

Find peace and comfort knowing there are many praying on hour behalf. The effectual fervent prayers of the righteous availeth much. There's comfort in the WORD of our ALMIGHTY GOD. Bro. Al and Sis. Annette, I send my condolences to you and your family. A letter from Pastor and the church wil be sent letting you know we care and are lifting you all. Bless you. ~Rev Dianna Bennett, Getsemane Community Fellowship Baptist Church

Meredith Winston

June 8, 2023

To Sandra's family I'm sorry for your lost. Sandra will definitely be missed, her temperament was always the same from the first time she walked into our church with that same big smile never up side down.Sanda will definitely be missed. Family thanks for bringing her back to us so we could say "see you later".

LaJune " Cookie Hardee-Bly and Ellis Brown

June 8, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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