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Janet Joyce Craig, 79, of Baldwin City, KS passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at her home. The daughter of Wilson George and Erma (Compton) George, Janet was born August 24, 1938 in Neosho Falls, KS. She graduated from Neosho Falls High School with the class of 1956 and in 1959 graduated from the Stormont Vail School of Nursing, Topeka, KS
Janet worked for more than 25 years as a Registered Nurse, first at Stormont-Vail Hospital until 1963 and then from 1975 to 1992 at Orchard Lane Nursing Facility in Baldwin City.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Baldwin City, Baldwin Friends of the Library, Arthritis Foundation and Stormont Vail Alumni Association.
On February 14, 1960 Janet was united in marriage to James Craig in Neosho Falls, KS. They shared over 56 years of marriage until Jim's death in 2016. She is also preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Betty Kay George.
Janet is survived by her three daughters, Joni K. Craig of San Diego, CA, Jami Craig Veatch and husband David Veatch of Olathe, KS and Dr. Jana Craig-Hare and husband Sean Hare of Baldwin City, KS; brother, Larry George of Junction City, KS and a grandson, Dawson Craig Veatch of Olathe, KS.
Janet was a caregiver at heart. She was creative, kind, generous, patient, fun-loving, thoughtful, and determined. She loved being "The Cookie Lady," and her candy dishes were always full. She was the best at knowing how to "make memories." Her family was her world.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 8th at Baldwin First United Methodist Church, 704 8th Street, Baldwin City. The family will receive friends for a celebration of Janet's life from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 7th at the Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, 712 9th Street, Baldwin City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cathy Roberts Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Friends of the Baldwin City Library, 800 7th Street, Baldwin City, KS 66006 or Douglas County VNA Hospice, 200 Maine Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.lamb-roberts.com.
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Dear Joni, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My heart goes out to you and your sisters. I remember our fun times in GSA - you were always a delight at meetings and camp!
Peggy Showalter
January 11, 2018
My condolences to the Craig family. Janet was a dear friend to our family from the very first time we met her when we moved to Baldwin, and continued to be a dear friend and 'Grandmother' to my kids until her passing. May she rest in peace. I am so sorry I couldn't make it down for the visitation and funeral. With a heavy heart, hugs to all.
Eric Wakeman
January 8, 2018
Dear Jana, I am so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of your mother. My thoughts are with you during this most difficult time.
Mike Hock
January 7, 2018
To the Craig Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I am wishing you peace to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. May you draw close to God and know that He will soon eliminate such pain and suffering by means of His Kingdom.
(Matthew 6:9, 10)
January 7, 2018
Girls, I am so sorry to read of your mothers passing. Admired her so much. Such a strong person to accept anything that life threw at her. I know you will miss her. I wish you peace and strength to heal. Most sincerely, Sandy Johnson
sandy johnson
January 6, 2018
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