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    Florence L. Craig

    June 10, 1932 - July 30, 2018

    Florence “Flo” L. Craig, age 86 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 11:25 P.M., Monday, July 30, 2018 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon, IL. A funeral service in her honor will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 with Pastor Eric Harmon officiating. The visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be held at a later date at Arcola Township Cemetery. Flo was born on June 10, 1932 in Owaneco, IL, the daughter of the late Harvey and Sarah (Gibson) Fisher. She married Hershel F. Craft in 1950; he precedes her in death. She later married Robert E. Craig, Sr. on November 30, 1962; he preceded her in death in 2008. Flo is survived by her four children; Hershel Craft of Garrett, IL, Mary Morgan and husband Jeff of Mattoon, IL, Robert Craig, Jr. of Mattoon, IL, Peggy Farris and husband James of Mattoon, IL; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings; one son, Chester “PeeWee” Craft; and one grandson, Jonathon Craft. Flo was employed by Big Lots for twenty-five years, and a former certified nursing assistant for many years. She was St. Louis Cardinal’s biggest fan, enjoyed reading, puzzle books, and listening to country and hymnal songs. Her family was her pride and joy; she loved her children and grandchildren greatly. Flo was adored and loved by all who knew her. Memorials in Flo’s honor may be made to the family in care of Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in her honor or share a memory with the family.

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    Florence “Flo” L. Craig, age 86 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 11:25 P.M., Monday, July 30, 2018 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon, IL. A funeral service in her honor will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 4, 2018... View Obituary & Service Information

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