Lydia Ellen Craig, age 89 of Clinton, passed away October 17, 2015, at Golden Living Center/Windwood. She was a member of Beech Park Baptist Church. She was a retired manager of Goody's in Halls and former owner of Kimberly's Fashions in Halls.
Preceded in death by her parents, James Arthur and Jennie Householder Thomas; six sisters, Pauline Galyon, Estell McFall, Mamie Jackson Payne, Beulah Thomas, Gladys Reynolds, and Irene Conner; four brothers, John Robert, Winfred Lee, James Earl, and Clyde Wayne Thomas.
She is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Emmitte Craig; special nieces, Wanda Pate, Glenda Hart, and Brenda Cruce; several other nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Amedisys Home Health Care and Wayne Wood and Angela with Amedisys Hospice.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 20th from 5-7 PM at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral will follow with Pastor Robbie Leach officiating. The family will meet for a graveside service on Wednesday, October 21st at 2:00 PM at Knob Creek Cemetery in Sevier County with Rev. Milton Bolton officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamble.com