Patricia Kirby Craddock, age 94, of Atlanta, died peacefully at home on Nov. 28. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, as well as a devout Catholic. She saw beauty in every living thing from the tiniest ant to the grandest oak tree. Inspired by her faith and love of nature, Pat was an accomplished writer, publishing a novel and four books of poetry. She shared with many her passion for fine arts, music, foreign languages, and classic movies. She is survived by: her children, Mimi and George, and grandchildren, Stephanie, Andrew, and Zachary, as well as numerous stepchildren. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Sandy Springs at 11 am on Dec. 5. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Atlanta Humane Society.
