Carlene Starnes Craig passed away on Wednesday February 20,2019 at the age of 79. She was a devoted wife to her high school sweetheart Burtis Lee for over 50 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family. Family was the most important thing to her and we were truly blessed by her!!! She completely showered her family w/ love and attention.
She enjoyed cross-stitch and word searches. She loved NASCAR (Rusty Wallace) and football (Dallas Cowboys and later the Panthers). She was a great cook too. Her potato salad, morning bread and Red Velvet cake were always requested and both family and social gatherings.
She was preceded in death by her husband Burtis Lee Craig. She is survived by her daughters Kathy Harrison of Cookeville, TN and Lisa Parker (Brian) of Monroe, NC. FIve grandchildren Matthew Lowance of Monroe, NC Allison Lowrance of Wingate, NC Samantha Hooker of Cookeville, TN, Eli Harrison of Crossville, TN and Emily Parker of Monroe,NC .
Visitation will be at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe on Saturday, February 23 from 2:00 until 3:00 followed by the celebration of her life in the Chapel at 3:00. The graveside service will be private.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
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