220 Viva Drive, Trumann, AR 72472
In Loving Memory

Esther Ruth Craig

Esther Ruth Craig

Esther Ruth Craig

July 28, 1954 - May 4, 2016

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Obituary

Mrs. Esther Ruth Craig of Harrisburg, Ark., departed this life Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the family residence in Harrisburg, at the age of 61 years, 9 months and 6 days. She was born Wednesday, July 28, 1954 in Kennewick, WA and had lived the last 41 years in Harrisburg and was formerly of Benton, Ark. She was a invoice clerk for Wal-Mart for 36 years and a member of Central Community Church near Harrisburg. Mrs. Craig was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Joseph M. Olds. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Mike Craig of the home; one son, Joey Craig and wife Lesley of Harrisburg; her mother, Virginia Simons Olds of Longview TX; two sisters, Stella Messner of Twin Falls, ID and Kathy Cooley of Longview, TX; one brother, Gary Olds of Benton, Ark., and four grandchildren, Jacob Collins, Zach Craig, Caeley Collins, and Zoey Craig. Funeral service will be Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Rev. Dave Jackson and Rev. Allen Elkins officiating. Burial will be private at Willis Cemetery near Harrisburg, Ark. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made in her memory to the Central Community Church Youth Group at 15775 Hwy 163 Harrisburg, Ark., 72432. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

Service Details

May 6, 2016

Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, ARKANSAS

Guest Book

"So sorry for the loss of such a good person

Johnnie mitchusson, Jonesboro Arkansas

July 12, 2016

"MikeSo sad for your loss. May Ruth rest in peace! Know you and your family is in my thoughts and prayers.Your classmateMargaret Fortson Williams

Margaret Fortson Williams, Haines Coty Florida

June 22, 2016

"We will miss her and think of her each day

Gary and Diane Olds, Benton Ar

May 6, 2016

"The Craig Family... We are so sorry for your loss. We have been and will continue to pray for y'all. No words can ease the pain at this difficult time, but God will see y'all trough this.Love y'all,The Kincaid's

The Kincaid Family, Central Community

May 6, 2016

"Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lynn (Parnell) Osment, Trumann, AR. 72472

May 5, 2016

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Alhular williamson, Jonesboro, Arkansas

May 5, 2016

"We are so sorry for your loss brother, prayers for you and your family.

Don Chaudoin & April Jones, Trumann, AR.

May 5, 2016

"Mike and Joey, I am at a loss for words. I so enjoyed working with and getting to know Esther during our Walmart days. She was such a great person to know. My thoughts and prayers are with you .

Linda Popejoy, Trumann, AR

May 5, 2016

"My sympathy goes to the entire Craig family. In your loss :To Mike and Joey, Lesley and the Grands Please know my heart and prayers go out to all of you Her spirit will live on in your hearts

Pam & Marty Adams, Iowa City,Iowa

May 5, 2016

"Joey and family, I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May the Lord comfort each and evrery heart.

The Davis Family, Trumann, Arkansas

May 5, 2016

"Mike and Joey sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for the days to come.

Dustan Crowe ,

May 5, 2016

"Mike & Joey,So sorry to hear the news. Kathy & I will be praying for you and your families.

Ron H Parnell, Trumann

May 5, 2016

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Barry W Barber, Jonesboro AR

May 5, 2016

"So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you and family. God will give you comfort during these timrd.

Debra Benson, Harrisburg Ar

May 5, 2016

"Mike, I am very sorry to hear of your wife's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.

Jerry Heckmann, Little Rock, Arkansas

May 5, 2016

"Sorry for your loss prayers to all the family ??

Sandra ross, Trumann,ar

May 5, 2016

"Sorry for your loss, you guys are in our prayers and in our hearts. Always remember, what God holds in the palm of His hand, no power can take away. AngelI do believe our precious Lord,Sends angels from above,To live a life among us,And share with us their love.I know of one such angel,A kind and gentle soul,A body made of flesh and bone,Surrounds a heart of gold.I thank God for this angel,And for all the love she shared,I can't recall a single day,When she was not there.But now her time has come,The Master called her home,To reap rewards for a job well done,At the Judgment throne.Now she walks the streets of gold,And wears a robe of white,Now she has seen the face of God,In all His brilliant light.Now she is in paradise,Where she will never die,Where there is never any pain,Or tear drops in her eye.For those of us who are left behind,The pain flows swift and deep,For she is loved, and will be missed,It's for our loss that we weep.I know that I shall see her,When Gabriel's trumpet sounds,I know she will be waiting,When Gods children gather round.But until that day is upon us,I'll praise His Holy name,Who shed His blood upon the cross,To cleanse my sin and shame.It is that blood upon that cross,That allows me to truly say,I know I'll see my angel,Again on judgment day.

Christin, Janet & Calvin Hart, Jonesboro

May 5, 2016

"Our deepest sympathy, love & prayers.Deborah (Burnett) SladeDayna Burnett (Billy Joe's daughter)

Deborah Purcell (Burnett) Slade, Montgomery, Alabama

May 5, 2016

"When I came to Trumann to do a remodel I never thought that I would meet someone who was so caring, giving and so big hearted. She opened up her home and her friendship to me. She took me and treated me like family. In 8 years of doing remodels I never wanted to make some place my home until then. Thank you for your friendship dear sweet lady. You will be forever missed but never forgotten. Love to Mike and the family.

Maria Mendoza, Newton, KS

May 5, 2016

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