Sylvia J. Craig, of Sunman, was born on November 2, 1929 in Franklin County, Indiana, the daughter of Henry and Freda Meeker Zins. She married Jesse H. Craig on November 7, 1949 at St. Bridget’s Church in Liberty, and he preceded her in death. Sylvia was a member of St. Nicholas Church, and enjoyed cooking and spending time with family and friends. She will be remembered as a very giving individual who was willing to help anyone, anytime. On Sunday, September 4, 2016 at the age of 86, Sylvia passed away at Ridgewood Health Campus in Lawrenceburg.
Those surviving who will cherish Sylvia’s memory include one daughter, JoAnn (Jerry) Singer of Liberty; sons, William (Karen) Craig of Sunman, Bob Craig of Manchester, and Donald (Sandra) Craig of Bright; 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; 2 great, great grandchildren; son-in-law, Richard Hyatt of Sunman and sister, Naomi Collyer of Columbus. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Diana Hyatt; sisters, Marian Weiler and Arlene Moore; brother, Virgil Zins, and a great grandson, Christopher Griffith.
Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 107 Vine Street, Sunman. Rosary will be recited at 3:15. Father Shaun Whittington will officiate the Mass of Christian burial on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial donations may be directed to St. Nicholas School, Sunman Volunteer Fire Department, Bright Volunteer Fire Department or for Masses. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Sylvia Craig.