Craig, Joann - Oh what a joyous celebration Wednesday morning when Gran was reunited with T at heaven s entrance. Joann was born to William Turner and Corrine Wiygul Ray in Tupelo on December 16, 1930. After graduating from Houston High School she acquired her Master s Degree in Education from the University of Mississippi. Joann was member of the First United Methodist Church for over 75 years where she served in many capacities thru the years. Joann s church was only one of her loves; her dedication to the Girl Scouting program for many years as a leader, director and Prairie Council President 1992-1995 was evident in her and her daughters involvement in camping, wider opportunities and her son s involvement in boy scouting. Many a cookie was stacked in her living room awaiting pickup or delivery. One of the highest levels of acknowledgement is the Thanks Badge, she received in 1997. She taught elementary school early in her marriage and after her children were grown worked as a tutor in the school system. Joann s volunteering also included working as pink lady at the Houston Hospital and serving with the Three Rivers Regional Library Commission. Joann enjoyed her Tuesday afternoon ladies bridge; Friday night couples bridge, thee Cosmopolitan Club and Rebels sports. If it was football season Joann Speaking became Hotty Toddy .

Services are Friday, January 10, 2014 at 2:30 PM at with Rev. Rex Wilburn officiating. Burial will follow at Houston Cemetery.
Survivors include daughters Karen Craig of Houston, TX, Rayann (Craig) Dukes of Florence, MS, and Carol (Tom) Byrne of Houston, MS and son, Hal (Sherry) Craig of Houston, MS; her grandchildren, Wil, Wes and Zoe Craig of Houston, Jordan, Reagan, Cameron, Brennan and Tab Byrne of Houston, MS; Katelyn and Carter Dukes of University, MS and her friend of 80 years, Jane Bowles of Houston, MS. Nieces and nephews Aimee Runnels, Anne Wilson and Jim Burt Sparks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Harold Craig.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 9, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Houston Funeral Home in Houston and Friday, January 10 from 1:30 until the 2:30 PM funeral service time at Houston Funeral Home.
Her family gratefully appreciates the kindness, love and care given to Joann and Harold over the past five years. Without this kindness and comfort in their lives, they would not have been this comfortable at home or at Fernbrooke. To these kind men and women who went the extra mile, we say thank you.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P O Box 123, Houston, MS 38851 or Camp Tik-A-Witha, GS Heart of the South, P O Box 240246, Memphis, TN 38124-0246