Nancy Craig

MORRIS—Nancy Louise Craig, 85, of Morris, passed away peacefully Friday evening April 30, 2021 at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehab Center with family at her side.
She was born Feb. 4, 1936 in Coal City to Ann (Ryan) and Frank Busaytis. Nancy graduated from St. Angela Academy in Morris and attended the University of St. Francis in Joliet.
She married Robert Allan Craig at Immaculate Conception Church June 19, 1955. She assisted her husband in farming all their married lives in Saratoga Township. Nancy enjoyed her life on the farm where they raised their six children. They had numerous pets and raised and showed Arabian horses.
She is survived by her sons and daughters: Robert (Janet) Craig Jr., of Morris; Gary (Ramona) Craig, of Minooka; Karen Craig, of Minooka; Kim (Terry) Gang, of Morris; Joyce (Joe) Turk, of Holland, MI and Jeff (Julie) Craig, of Morris; her grandchildren: Derek Gang, Nikki (Jon) Walsh, Jennifer Applebee, Bryan (Jessica) Craig, Jaclyn Turk, David Turk, Katie Craig and Neva Morris; five great-grandchildren: Brody Walsh, Kyleigh Walsh, Landon Craig, Karmyn Craig and Liam Applebee and her nieces and nephew.
Bob, her husband of nearly 65 years, preceded her in death on March 20, 2020, as well as her parents, sister, Faye Nelson and brother-in-law, Sherwood Nelson..
A graveside committal service will take place Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Morris. For those wishing to attend please enter the cemetery at the eastern most entrance off Old Stage Road and proceed to the top of the hill until the funeral procession arrives.
In lieu of flowers memorials in her name can be made to the Alzheimers Association.
For more information visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
Fred C. Dames Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of arrangements.