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Anna Louise CraigPassing: October 7, 2024

Service:

VFW Post No. 9107

Celebration of Life

Visitation:

No Visitation

Cemetery:

No Burial

ORLEANS – Anna Louise “Sissi” Craig, 73, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, at Paoli Health and Living Community, after a long fought battle with cancer.

Born May 4, 1951, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Harold Lee and Julia F. (Melvin) Dorsett.  She married Mark Alan “Sparky” Craig on December 22, 1999 and he preceded her in death February 7, 2020.

Anna was a bartender at Jack’s Lounge, Zeeks, and multiple other lounges.  She was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Auxiliary to the VFW Post No. 9107.  Anna enjoyed gardening and flowers, cooking, and crafting.  She loved to socialize and party with her friends, and she always made everyone smile.

Surviving are her children, Julie Tow of Bedford and Kari Terrell of Orleans; step-son, Alan Craig of Bloomington; grandchildren, Jae (Jerek) Tolbert Johnson, Kristopher (Erendira) Kinder, and Michael (Rose Gonzales) Morin; great-grandchild, Eluzai, Arya, and Isabella; siblings, Aggie Ramey of Bloomington and Billy Baker of Anderson; and her beloved rescue dog, Honey Bear.

Her parents; husband; son, Daniel Melton; and multiple pets, preceded her in death.

Cremation has been chosen.  A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 18, at VFW Post No. 9107.

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3 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Pamela L. Leadingham | Bedford, IN 47421
    Date: October 15, 2024
    So sorry to hear of Sissi passing. I have been in Lake Placid , Florida with my fiancé more than I have been home this year. I loved Sissi and have fond memories of playing with her as a child on our farm at Lawrenceport in the sandbox underneath the pear tree. Farmer Lee was still alive and Herold sat with Charlie Lee watching us play as they shared a beer joking and laughing, enjoying the summer breeze. The world was simple and life uncomplicated back then. Then there are memories of Sunday afternoons at the Salem races, our gang in the infield eating KY fried, drinking beer, watching the race cars. Memories of Sissi behind the bar at the BFW, making us laugh. She was beautiful! Inside and out. I love you Sissi! And I will always remember you. Rest in peace my sweet cousin. See you again soon. 🙏♥🙏
  2. Guest: Charlene Graves | Orleans
    Date: October 10, 2024
    Hi Julie, this is Cindy Bullock's (Carnes) Mother. Your mom and I were in the hospital together having you and Cindy. Just minutes apart! My husband David and I loved your mom dearly. We had loads of fun growing up and learning right from wrong! Well, at least we all tried! I'm so sorry to hear about you mom. Her and David were really close in our younger years too. I can say that they were like brother and sister. I will keep you and your family in my prayers Julie! Take care. Charlene Graves
  3. Guest: Karin Dobson | Jacksonville NC28546
    Date: October 8, 2024
    So sorry to hear this.May God bless her she will be missed.Karin Dobson