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Viola E. Coyer Craig, 71, of Bellefontaine, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Bellefontaine on Nov. 5, 1944, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Mildred Horne Coyer. She also was preceded in death by brothers, Ralph and Jack Coyer; two granddaughters; and one grandson.
Viola married Kenneth A. Craig on Sept. 16, 1983, and he survives along with children, Cathy Rogers, Mary Cook, Theresa Brannan, Mildred Robinson, Tom Dingey and John Brannan; sisters, Florence Ellis, Margaret (Kenneth) Frazier and Madalene Sharp; brothers, Franklin Coyer, Marion Lee Coyer and Clarence “Buddy” Coyer; a stepbrother, Marion Coyer; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Viola was a babysitter to all children. She was a loving and kind person and never knew a stranger. She enjoyed giving cookies, pies, candy and small gifts at the holidays. Viola loved Jesus and loved to have the Bible read to her. She will be greatly missed by her family.
Pastor Ron Irick officiates a memorial service at 11 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, at the West Liberty First Church of God, 315 Liberty St., West Liberty, through arrangements by Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, West Liberty. Burial is in Fairview Cemetery, Belle Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Craig family at Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 321 N. Main St., Bellefontaine OH 43311
Express condolences at www.edsfh.com