Mrs. Patricia Hagan Craig, age 74 of Franklin, TN passed away January 19, 2016.
Patricia was born in Tompkinsville, Kentucky where she graduated from Tompkinsville High School in 1959. She went on to David Lipscomb College in Nashville, Tennessee where she earned an Elementary Education Degree and graduated in 1963. While at Lipscomb, she met J.C. Craig where they were married in 1963 and she became a teacher in Metro Nashville. After settling in Nashville, J.C. and Pat had 2 boys, John (1967) and Philip (1970). They later lived in Columbus, Ohio; Oxford, MS and Bowling Green, KY. While in Bowling Green, KY, Pat went back to school at Western Kentucky University and earned her 2nd degree in Accounting. Later they moved to White House, TN and in 1982 moved to West Point, MS. In West Point, Pat and JC became very active in local service and volunteering. They also served as leaders at Old Aberdeen Rd Church of Christ. Pat worked for Clay County and the City of West Point as Bookkeeper/Asst. City Manager where she retired in 2005. After retirement, Pat and JC moved back to Tennessee to the town of Franklin to be closer to their children and grandchildren, Annie and John Conner. They attended 4th Ave Church of Christ, enjoyed playing and listening to Bluegrass music with several friends in the Nashville area and attending school/sports events of their grandchildren. In addition to her comforting smile, Pat will always be remembered for her love of music, sweets and her immediate/church family.
Preceded in death by parents, C.S. "Pat" Hagan & Doris Harlan Hagan.
Survived by her husband of 52 years, J.C. Craig; sons, John (Amanda) Craig and Philip (DeAnna Boldt) Craig; brothers, Sam (Bette) Hagan and John (Donna) Hagan; grandchildren, Annie and John Conner Craig. A memorial service will be held 3:00pm Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Fourth Avenue Church of Christ. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES 615-794-2289 www.williamsonmemorial.com
Visitation Details
Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Fourth Avenue Church of Christ
Service Information
Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 3:00pm, Fourth Avenue Church of Christ