Margaret Ann (Smith) Craddock, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2021 with beloved daughters Debbie and Karen and granddaughter Amy by her side. Born in Ripley, TN on June 30 in 1933, Margaret graduated from East High School in Memphis. She married George Houston Craddock, who was the great love of her life, in 1958 in Memphis, TN. The couple assumed care of George’s three young children by his first marriage and soon had two more children of their own. Margaret remained the devoted mother of five throughout her life. The
family attended Mullins Methodist Church. Margaret was an indispensable helpmate in George’s many business pursuits, serving as both bookkeeper and secretary over the years. The family moved to Panama in 1963, where George maintained one of the largest construction
companies in the area, Craddock Construction International. While in Panama Margaret developed an interest in golf, became an excellent seamstress, and enjoyed travel and sunny beaches with her family. Known for her million dollar smile, elegance, and inimitable sense of
style, Margaret could always light up a room. The family returned to the United States in 1966 so the children could complete their education in Memphis. George commuted back and forth to Panama until 1981. George and Margaret then retired to Iuka, MS, where Margaret assisted
George in property development and formed many close friendships as a member of Iuka United Methodist Church. Margaret spent her final years in Collierville, TN where she enjoyed living near her daughter Debbie, visits from great grandchildren, and reading on the patio.
Margaret was predeceased by her loving husband George, siblings Ellis Criner and Sue Dowty, as well as her son Houston Craddock. She is survived by her sister Pat Ware, daughters Daisy Craddock of Germantown, NY, Mary (Gary) McDowell of Murfreesboro, TN, Deborah (Bill) Wolters of Germantown, TN and Karen (Fernando) Remedios of Iuka, MS, along with seven adoring grandchildren, Georgia Elrod, Houston McDowell, Farris Berry, William, Amy and
Winston Wolters, and Andre Remedios. Margaret was affectionately known as Gigi by her eight great grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her devotion to family, young and old. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Iuka United Methodist Church, 101 E. Eastport Street, Iuka, MS 38852.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday June 15 at 1pm followed by a funeral service at 2pm at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN
