The Marietta Daily Journal
April 26, 2010 12:00 AM | 445 views | 0

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Mrs. Grace Eller Craig was welcomed home by her Lord saying, "Well done good and faithful servant" on April 25, 2010 at 94 years of age. Grace was born April 1, 1916 in Gillsville, GA to Albert Dillard Eller and Matty Maley Eller, She was preceded in death by parents, her husband, Rev. Fred R. Craig Sr., sister, Rena Dillard Martin and brother, A. D. Eller, Jr. After 22 years at Rich's Cobb Center, she retired and fulfilled her dream of visiting the Holy Land and Switzerland. All her life was spent serving the Lord as wife, mother, grandmother, Sunday School teacher, WMU Director, and Senior Choir Member. The wisdom, love, and faithfulness she shared came from love of her Lord. Each morning would find her with Bible open studying and being a prayer warrior. Survivors include children: Rev. Robert (Bob) and June Craig of Jacksonboro, SC, Paul and Judye Smith of Powder Springs; grand children: Rev. Zane and Vicki Brown, David and Robin Partin, Tom and Heather Parlier, Matthew and Sarah Smith, Tessa Smith; sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Eller; seven great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 am on Tuesday at White Columns Chapel with interment at 3:00 pm at Demorest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-9 today at the funeral home. Donations may be made to Mableton First Baptist Church or Samaritan's Purse." Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his Godly ones." Psalm 116:15. Condolences made at: www.genedavisfuneralhome.com