Bernice Craig

Bernice Delores "Rabbit" Craig, 85, departed this life Friday, March 9, 2012.She was preceded in death by beloved husband, DeArmond Craig Sr.; parents, Elbert and Carrie Spratling; siblings, Blanche (Fred) Jordan, Lucille Spratling, Leland Spratling, Ernestine Spratling, Ruth (Robert) Hubbard, Marie (Woodrow) Taylor, Mary Kate (Bennie) Flint, Carrie L. Jones, Bessie (Monroe) Freeman and great-grandson, KyJuan Jeffries.Bernice leaves to cherish her memory a sister, Catherine Jackson; daughter, Renita Lynn (Grady) Martin; sons, DeArmond Craig Jr. and Delbert Wayne Craig; grandchildren, Shjonda Brown, Dalili Martin, Tyi (Robert) Sams, Aaron Parker, Lisa Parker, April Craig, Amber Craig, Jeffrey Pinkerton, Sherry Jeffries, LaKisha Craig, Kimberly Craig, Delbert Craig Jr. and Denise Craig; 21 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Robert Jones; and a host of relatives and friends.Graveside services will commence at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2012 at National Cemetery with the Rev. Leyla King officiating.The family will receive friends from 67 p.m. today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.