Hazel Ilease Craig

Born March 9, 1933 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late John and Julie Herman Hubbard. She loved being with her family. She was a huge fan of NASCAR, and Jeff Gordon was her favorite driver. She had quite a collection of Jeff Gordon memorabilia. Very caring and giving, she was always there for everyone.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Buddy Craig Jr; her sisters, Charlene Dover and an infant sister; and a brother Jim Hubbard.

Survivors include her daughter, Patty Hawley and husband Bud of Conover; son, Tommy Craig of Valdese; grandchildren, Kevin Hawley, Karen Jenkins and husband William, and Stephen Craig; great grandchildren, Mark Hinson, Justin Castle, and Katie Castle; one great-great grandchild, Punky Hinson; a sister, Ruth McDaniel of Hickory; and many nieces and nephews.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2014 in the Chapel of Drum Funeral Home in Conover. Rev. Patrick Hawley will officiate and burial will follow in Conover City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please give to your favorite charity as Granny supported many.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m. on Thursday at Drum Funeral Home.