Jessie Craig
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Jessie Pauline Nelson Craig died peacefully in her sleep on June 17, 2024.
Jessie was born May 25, 1938, in Amarillo Texas. She grew up with 1 brother, 4 sisters and 2 step sisters.
She met her future husband, Francis R. Craig in Amarillo, and they were wed on Oct. 19, 1955.
Jessie worked in various fields including electronic component testing for Apollo Space Missions, key punch data entry, and bookkeeping.
She retired from work and volunteered her time to become a foster care mother, and also to Hospice. Affecting the lives of many individuals both young and old. She also volunteered in many church activities.
Jessie is survived by a daughter and son, 3 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren and 1 informally adopted son / family friend.
A graveside service will be held Friday, June 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Anthony Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Bert Flamm Mortuary.