Mary Evalina Craig, 79, of Vergennes, passed away at 10:55 A.M., Monday, January 9, 2023 at the SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Mary had been a home healthcare nurse. She was a member of Jubilee Tabernacle Apostolic Church in DeSoto. She was also a member of V.F.W. Women's Auxiliary. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family the most.
She was born March 19, 1943 in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Russel and Gertrude (Selby) Lively.
She married Larry Dean Craig, Sr. on June 3, 1970 in Du Quoin and he preceded her in death on May 20, 2008.
She is survived by five sons - Don Green of Du Quoin, Ron Green and wife Sandi of Du Quoin, Tony Green of Du Quoin, Joe Green of Vergennes and Joseph Lively of Tennessee, one brother - Gable Lively of Du Quoin, twenty grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son - Rocky Neil Green, two brothers - Richard Lively and Ronnie Lively, one sister - Gail Bytnar, one grandchild - Jamie Green and one niece - April Mitchell.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, January 13, 2023 at the Jubilee Tabernacle Apostolic Church in DeSoto with Rev. Danny Norman officiating.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 P.M., Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin and from 10 A.M. until the time of service on Friday at the church.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Jubilee Tabernacle Apostolic Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.