Irene Beasley Craig

Hickory – Irene Beasley Craig, 101 of Hickory went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at her home comforted by loved ones.

Born on November 4, 1920 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Polly Ann Stevenson Beasley.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, William Ralph Craig; a daughter, Joyce Irene Craig Killian of San Antonio, TX; 10 brothers and 2 sisters and their spouses, as well as, numerous in laws.

Irene is survived by 2 children, Glynis Poovey and husband Barry of Hickory; Carl G. Craig and wife Vicky of North Myrtle Beach, SC; a son-in-law, Dennis Killian of San Antonio, TX; 6 grandchildren, Ronda Reid and husband Timothy, Carla Manna and husband Angelo, Jennifer Vazquez and husband Roger, Kelly Cope and husband Dave, Carey Harris and husband Pete, Casey Craig and wife Lindsay; 9 great grandchildren, Caroline Reid, Ethan Reid, Luke Manna, Holden Manna, Christian Vazquez, Ashlynn Vazquez, Elle Harris, Lucy Harris, Max Harris, Maybelle Cope, Adelynn Cope, Greyson Craig, and Raines Craig and a sister-in-law Kathleen C. Reese.

Due to inclement weather and Covid, the family has requested a closed casket visitation at 10:00 am to 11:30 am in the chapel of Catawba Funeral Home. The committal service will follow in the chapel with Pastor David Ziehr officiating. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Stephens Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Hickory, NC in Irene’s name.

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The Craig family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.

Family has requested masks to be worn at the service.