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Patricia Ann Hill Craig

Patricia Ann Hill Craig, age 89, of Rogers, died October 26, 2014. She was born in De Valls Bluff, Arkansas on April 6, 1925, to Roy F. and Pearl Higgins Hill. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, and her husband, Clarence C. Craig whom she married on November 23, 1945. Pat is survived by her brother, Dr. Roy F. Hill of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; two sons, Joe Craig (Janice) of Rogers, Arkansas and Jim Craig of Branson, Missouri; four grandchildren, Sarah Lamberth (Mike), Yancey Craig (Jill), Meredith Sims (Cory), and Mallory Craig; five great-grandchildren; four nieces and on nephew. After graduating from De Valls Bluff High School, Pat attended Hendrix College, Texas State College for Women, and Arkansas State University where she completed her Masters of Science degree in education. She taught in the Biscoe, Jonesboro, and Bentonville School Districts. A member of First Christian Church in Rogers, she became very involved in its food bank, G.R.U.B. She enjoyed needlepoint, golf, travel, reading, and the Razorbacks. Most of all she loved her family and her roots "down home" in Prairie County. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 21, 2014 at First Christian Church in Rogers. Memorial graveside service will be held in De Valls Bluff at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to G.R.U.B., the food bank at First Christian Church, 905 South 13th Street, Rogers, Ark. 72756.

Published October 29, 2014

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