Nannie Idelia Craven
February 27, 1943 ~ February 6, 2013
Nannie Idelia Craven, 69, Mooresville, died February 6, 2013, in Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Martinsville. She was born February 27, 1943, in Indianapolis, to the late Elmer W. and Mildred C. (VanHoy) Craven.
Nannie attended Mooresville and Monrovia High Schools. She worked for 22 years at Automotive Armature. Nannie was a member of the Mooresville Church of God and frequently attended Mt. Zion Separate Baptist Church, Martinsville. A very well-known face around town, Nannie mostly enjoyed walking outside and talking to people. She had a heart of gold and had never met a stranger.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her niece, Carolyn Kohen.
Survivors include her brother, Harris W. Craven (Kim) of Martinsville; nephews, Roger W. Craven of Martinsville and Jeff Dwigans of Ashburg, North Carolina; nieces, Ramona Mason and Melody Searcy both of Martinsville; many great nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, February 11, 2013, in the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F Cemetery, Waverly. Rev. Matt Satter will officiate the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Zion Separate Baptist Church, Martinsville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Nannie will be missed by our family we had her for a next door neighbor at Arbor Manor an enjoyed talking with her. She could always tell some good stories about a lot of people in mooresville. We love you nannie Betty and Vicki Mattox and family
On behalf of The Hospice Group, our thoughts are with the family of Ms. Craven at this difficult time. Cindy Davis, MSW, LCSW, Social Worker & Bereavement Coordinator at The Hospice Group.
Our Deepest Sympathy to all the family. Roy and Stacy Thompson
Sorry to hear about Nannie. Deepest Sympathy to family. Jeannie Stephens
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I knew Nannie most of my life she will be missed as she has been since she left Mooresville,I would see her walking and give her a ride man she had the stories,she kept up on all of us she knew in this town,as you walk into that Heavenly sky I wave bye till we meet again.R.I.P. my dear friend.