Bessie “Pat” Craig, daughter of the late George E. Williams, Sr. and Florence E. Williams, was called home to glory on Sunday, September 20, 2020 in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loved ones.
Pat was born on January 21, 1941 in Baltimore, Maryland. Pat graduated from Frederick Douglas High School in Baltimore, Maryland in 1962, where she met her high school sweetheart, James W. Craig, whom she later married on June 22, 1963. Pat and James have three daughters, Sharon Lamb (Robert), Renee Cardona (Ramon), and Sharnea Craig-Woods (De’Shawnn) and five grandchildren, Elicia Cardona, Ramon Cardona, Jr. (Jessica), Jasmine Bailey (David), De’Shawnn Woods II (Jalesa), and Deion Woods.
Pat began her career as a nurse’s aide at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland and she was also a secretary at a local high school in Baltimore, Maryland. On Governor’s Island, in New York, Pat was a supervisor at the Coast Guard Exchange and she later retired as a Residential Clinical Records Clerk at the Pines Residential Treatment Center in Portsmouth, Virginia.
At the young age of 13, Pat began her walk with Christ and was baptized by Pastor James A. Everett at Shiloh Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland. In later years, Pat joined Union Bethel Baptist Church in Chesapeake, Virginia and served as a chairperson for the Pastor’s Aide Ministry.
Pat enjoyed reading, listening to music, shopping, dancing, and spending time with her family and friends.
Pat leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, James W. Craig, her daughters, Sharon Lamb, Renee Cardona, and Sharnea Craig-Woods, her son-in-law’s, Ramon Cardona, De’Shawnn Woods, and Robert Lamb, and her grandchildren, Elicia Cardona, Ramon Cardona, Jr. (Jessica), Jasmine Bailey (David), De’Shawnn Woods II (Jalesa), and Deion Woods.
To also cherish her memories are her siblings, Warren Williams, Mary Banks, Marlyn Tyson, Marleen Hayes (Maurice), Joseph Williams (Elsie), and Roseann Collins (Bernard), as well as, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, George E. Williams, Sr. and Florence E. Williams, and her siblings, Walter Snead, Robert Bailey, Sr., George E. Williams, Jr., Louis Williams, and Michael Williams.
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Rod Russell says
September 23, 2020 at 5:03 pmTo the Craig family and friends. I’m truly sorry to hear of the loss of Patsy. She was a wonderful person. My family and I will pray in Jesus Name!
Isaac, Loretta, and Melissa Mabry says
September 26, 2020 at 11:54 pmTo Brother Craig and Family
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Sister Craig. She was a nice and caring person. Always a smile on her face.
She will be missed. We will continue to keep the family in our prayers.
James E Craig says
September 27, 2020 at 2:43 pmSorry for your loss
CHRISTINA BAILEY says
September 23, 2020 at 8:23 pmSorry for the lost of your wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friends to many. Jasmine praying for the family strength. Love yall
Terri Savage says
September 27, 2020 at 12:19 pmYou All Have Been in My Prayers my Heart Goes Out to You. So So Sorry For Your Loss……
May God’s Peace Keep you Surround you And Strengthen you.
Much Love…….
Marcelle says
September 30, 2020 at 12:04 pmTo my friend in Christ. Rip….To the Family she will always be with you in Spirit…?
Shirlene N Bailey says
September 23, 2020 at 8:28 pmTo the family of Bessie Craig,
Dear Jasmine & David Bailey
We send to you our most sincere condolences. We pray that our heavenly Father will see you through this most difficult time. May He comfort your aching hearts. May He dry your tear stained eyes and strengthen you with His peace. May the memory of this precious woman of God live on forever.
Sincerely yours,
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Bailey Sr.
Robert M. Rice - Washington, DC says
September 24, 2020 at 8:33 amBlessed are they that morn, for they shall be comforted. Matt 5:4 Extending my deepest sympathies as GOD’s peace rains down upon you during this difficult time.
89 CS/SCX says
September 24, 2020 at 11:26 amShay and family, Deepest condolences from everyone here at the 89th and especially from your USAF family at SCX. What hurts you hurts us. Love you lady.
Shay says
September 25, 2020 at 8:04 pmThank you all so much for your love and support ?
Sunni Denson says
September 27, 2020 at 1:49 pmOur thoughts and prayers are with Uncle Craig, Sharon, Shay, Renee, and the grandchildren, and the rest of the family and close friends of Aunt Bessie. May God’s peace that passeth all understanding shower down upon all of you and comfort you during this time. Love you all.
The Denson Family
Anothen Knott says
September 25, 2020 at 9:14 pmShay & Family, a bitter sweet experience to lose a loved one, just know that “Heaven holds the faithfully departed”
The Knott Family
Sharnea Craig-Woods says
September 27, 2020 at 8:19 amThank you?
Ron Moton says
September 26, 2020 at 10:57 amMy thoughts and prayers are with the Craig family. Mr. Craig, Sharon, Renee, Shay and the grandchildren. Your family is like my family, I pray God strengthens you through your time of sorrow. I love you all.
Atonya Cuffee (Jessica Cardona’s Sister) says
September 26, 2020 at 1:53 pmSorry to hear about your loss. Love y’all.
Tiane Harrison says
September 26, 2020 at 6:37 pmUncle Leftie,
I’m so sorry to hear about Pat’s passing. Sending you love, support, thoughts, and prayers from Baltimore.
Love,
Tiane Harrison
Tia West says
September 27, 2020 at 12:24 pmWe are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Hoping to see you soon ♥️
Curtis GUNN says
September 27, 2020 at 5:28 pmJim, daughters and family, please know that we are saddened to hear of the passing of your loved one and indeed our long lasting friend brought together by our Coast Guard relationship on Governors Island and continued through our being here in Portsmouth. We have memories of pleasant times of fellowship, weddings, birthdays, and visits to the Pharmacy. Pat has been a column of strength and friendship. We cherish her life and legacy.
Pauline Brogden says
September 27, 2020 at 7:33 pmI will truly miss my cousin. I cherish my memories of her. I will always remember her warm smile, generosity and the love she had for her family. Rest in Peace!
Zelma Rawlings says
September 28, 2020 at 1:50 pmTo my Brother and his family:
We are praying, trusting and believing with you. We know you know this but sometimes it just helps to say it again. In Sincere Sympathy, Love Eddie and Zelma
Andrea Riddick says
September 28, 2020 at 6:15 pmTo the Craig family,
You will always be a part of our lives. May the condolences we send bring you comfort and may our prayers ease the pain of Ms.Pat’s ascension to Heaven. May our Lord bless you and keep you always.
We love you,
Andrea, Perseus, and Morgan
Lotus Wheeler says
September 29, 2020 at 12:04 pmTo the Craig family, I truly thank God for the many beautiful memories that I have of Ms. Pat. Her sweet and joyful spirit and her beautiful smile will be forever remembered and treasured. I pray that our Heavenly Father will shower each of you with the peace, comfort, and strength that only He can give. Take Courage and Rejoice because Ms. Pat is now in the presence of Jesus!
ROBERT SHELTON says
September 29, 2020 at 12:27 pmCraig Family, I am sorry for your lost. My deepest sympathy and condolences. Bobby Shelton
Nannette Curet says
September 29, 2020 at 1:46 pmOur hearts are with you all. Your mom was loved by many. We know she felt the love you had for her as well. Stay close to each other. Your family and friends will see you through. God’s holding you all close! Prayers of Comfort, Strength, and Peace during this time!
Curet Family
catherine. Kitty Wake says
September 29, 2020 at 2:10 pmMy sister-in- law will be missed but never forgotten she had a good heart loved by many!
Earl Wicks says
September 29, 2020 at 3:07 pmMy Prayers go out to the family, she will be greatly missed.
Sharron Singleton & Family says
September 29, 2020 at 4:38 pmTo my Family, I send my heartfelt condolences to you in this time of sorrow. I’m loving on you all from Baltimore. Praying for an abundance of strength.
Lloyd and Carolyn Bryant says
September 29, 2020 at 8:58 pmDeepest sympathy and condolences on the loss of your wife. May she Rest In Peace.
Phaedra Williams says
September 29, 2020 at 11:16 pmMy deepest condolences. She was so loved and I am going to miss her so much. Her laughs and wisdom, fun and dancing and all the family time. She was truly an angel on earth. May God continue to bless the family and heal their hearts.
Dawn Wise - Dotts says
September 30, 2020 at 9:46 amMy Deepest condolences and sympathies for your loss. GOD bless her loving soul and give the family the strength you’ll need to move forward. RIP Mrs. Pat Love Always Dawn Lia
Racheal Moore says
September 30, 2020 at 9:52 amTo my extended family , I send my deepest condolences to you all. She was such a breath of fresh air and a loving woman of God that will be truly missed. I love you all.
“To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord”
2 Corinthians 5:8
Paul Beasley says
September 30, 2020 at 10:17 amBro, James, sorry to hear of your loss!! Will keep you and family in prayer!
Andrea Stewart (Cookie) says
September 30, 2020 at 10:43 amMy Heartfelt Condolences and Prayers. Pat was a beautiful person inside and out. I will always remember her smiling face. Stay Strong Family sorry I can’t be there ❤
Rev. Satarah Cheeks says
September 30, 2020 at 12:04 pmEven now Lord comfort our family! Even though some of us Baltimore, MD can’t make this homegoing, we are there in spirit! Aunt Pat’s sister in laws, Catherine (Stanley), Michelle (Charles), and Brother in law Jerome (Rhonda) and the rest of the nieces and nephews are with you. We love you all on purpose! Know that Memories will strengthen you all the more! Grief angels come through to remove that heaviness of death and place a weight of joy, peace, and love!
Crystal Randolph says
September 30, 2020 at 1:04 pmSorry for your loss! Praying and love you all
Kelly Knox says
September 30, 2020 at 1:22 pmElicia and Family: sending my love and prayers to everyone. She will be missed by many!
Kelly Smith says
September 30, 2020 at 1:29 pmSo sorry for your loss, praying for strength and comfort. Much love.
Joyce Russell says
September 30, 2020 at 1:30 pmSo Sad to hear of this great loss to the family. You are all in our prayers.
Janet Palmer says
September 30, 2020 at 1:39 pmDeacon Craig and family, I’m sorry to hear of your loss. Ms.Pat was a sweet person she will be dearly missed.My heart goes out to you and your family, may god strengthen you and your family.
Brenda Scott says
October 17, 2020 at 6:20 pmMy deepest condolences to the Craig family. I will always cherish the years that Pat and I worked together at the Pines. We had so many laughs. She loved talking about her family and I am thankful that I did get to meet some of you. My heart breaks to know I will not hear that laugh again or hear that voice. May God continue to bless all of you.
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