Lillian A. Craig, 101, of Longwood, Florida, passed away on May 3, 2015 at Longwood Health Care and Rehab Center. She was born in Benton Harbor, MI. Miss Lillian was a dedicated Mother, a good friend to all who knew her, and a loving servant of the Lord. She was employed at Heath Company for 25 years. She was a longtime member of Napier Parkview Baptist Church, where she was active in Ladies Missionary Society. She was raised on a farm and enjoyed a lifelong hobby of gardening. Upon retirement, she moved to Birmingham, AL to be near family. She spent the last three years of her life in Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, Amandus and Caroline Achterberg, nine brothers and sisters, husbands Guy Keith and Howard Craig. She is survived by her daughters, Karen Almquist (Roger) and Joanne Nelson (John), (4) grandchildren, Marc Almquist (Shannon), Nick Almquist (Tonya), Nicole Davis Carr (Chris), and Brian S. Davis Jr. (Kasey), (12) great grandchildren and a niece, Janice Sundheim.A celebration of her life will be held at a later date in Benton Harbor, MI. Memorial contributions can be made on her behalf to Longwood Health Care and Rehab Center.
Love you, Joanne
Until we meet again, Pam
and families miss and love our Mom and Grandma so
very much. Mom was always so encouraging and always
very thankful. Mom prayed for us through the years.
She was always a great blessing. As she got older she
never complained. We know she is with Jesus and
someday we will see her again.
Your loving daughter and husband,
Karen and Roger Almquist and family
God bless you.
You will be sorely missed! We have comfort knowing the fact that today you are in paradise with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! A life well lived. We love you so very much!
See you soon,
Bj