Shirley Gean McCraw of Hendersonville passed away Monday, March 9, 2009, at the Elizabeth House.
A native of Henderson County, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas D. and Lillian Duncan Pace and daughter-in-law of Edna McCraw.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Alvin McCraw in 2007 and a brother, Mitchell Pace.
She was a 1960 graduate of Flat Rock High School. She worked as Head Teller at Wachovia Bank and was a member of Mud Creek Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Tammy Graham of Hendersonville and Kelly Raines of Knoxville, TN and three granddaughters of the home, Brandi Pace, Sarah and Emily Frantz. Also surviving are three sons, Baron McCraw of Hendersonville, Greg and Michael McCraw of Raleigh; two brothers, Harlen “Butch” Pace of East Flat Rock; a brother-in-law, Wayne McCraw of Edneyville; two sisters-in-law, Jane Lancaster of Hendersonville and Ruby Greene of Boiling Springs; twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
A funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday in the chapel at Forest Lawn Mortuary. Pastor Anthony Craver will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Flowers are appreciated and memorials can be sent to Four Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
Guests may sign a register book at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.
Forest Lawn Mortuary is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Your family is in our prayers.
Just heard about the passing of Aunt Shirley.I regret I won’t be able to attend her memorial. I will remember her with love. Shirley was always there to care for others. I find comfort knowing that she can now rest.
you will be missed much
Harlan (Butch), I am so sorry to hear about our loss. Shirley will now be home where she will never experience any more pain and be with Aunt Lillian and Mother (Mamie).
Family and friends, so sorry to hear about Shirley. When we were younger we had good times together and sad times too. May God Bless and be near in the days ahead.. A Cousin Doris Moffitt
My deepest sympathies to Baron and family.
I am glad nany is not in pain anymore. I know that nanny and pawpaw is looking down on us. Telling us to remember how they were before they got sick not when they got sick. Also remember all of our good times that all of us had with them. Everyone here in Montgomery village bapist center and the ministry has all of us in their thoughts and prayers.
Dear Tammy, Brandi, Sarah, Emily,Ross,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. I know Shirley is no longer in any more pain. She is united with her husband (Alvin) in heaven. Where both of them are surrounded by the Love of Christ. In His Love,
Elaine, Greg, Marcus, Maranda, Matthew, Andrew, Stephannie, Gage.
TO THE FAMILY
ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR MEMORIES OF SHIRLEY AND IT’S OK TO LAUGH AND CRY OVER THEM.
ELLEN
Nanny will be missed.