Virginia Craver (Hartville)'s Obituary
Virginia Lee Craver, daughter of Lowe and Edna (Chambers) Moore, was born September 15, 1934 in Wright County, Missouri. She departed this life early Tuesday morning, February 4, 2020 in the Hartville Care Center at the age of eighty-five years, four months, and twenty days.
In 1979, Virginia was united in marriage to Clarence “Ace” Craver and the two were together until his passing in 1992.
Virginia is preceded in death by her husband Clarence; a daughter, Evelyn Dugger; a granddaughter, Crystal Ward; a great-granddaughter, Eden Marie Ward; two brothers, Gene Moore and James Moore; five sisters; Mamie Calton, Pauline Travino, Lola Jackson; Amy Lansdown, and Aleth Dugger.
Virginia is survived by her three children, Larry Dugger and his wife Lisa, of Hartville, Missouri, Garry Dugger and his wife Sherry, of Hartville, Missouri, and Bonnie Ward and her husband Jim, of Mansfield, Missouri; eleven grandchildren, Linda, Gina, Christina, Lynn, Jamie, Larry Joe, Mike, Garry Walter, Billy, Preston, and Clinton; twenty-one great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Ginny Dugger of Hartville, Missouri, Barbara McCollen and her husband Tommy, of North Carolina, and Shirley Camby of Hartville, Missouri; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and caring friends.
Virginia was born and raised in the Wright County area and attended the Johnson School House. When she came of age, she started working on the farm with her first husband Bill. Somehow, she managed to raise four children while working on a busy farm. She later met and fell in love with Clarence and moved to North Carolina with him. When he passed in 1992, she gathered her things and moved back to Hartville where she stayed.
Virginia was saved and baptized at an early age and was a member of Little Creek Church.
When Virginia wasn’t busy raising her children and grandchildren, she liked to go fishing whenever possible. She also enjoyed crocheting, making several pieces for her family to enjoy. She was an excellent cook and baker, making the best pies and cinnamon rolls. Virginia was very proud of the flowers she raised and the yard that she tried to keep perfect. Most importantly, Virginia loved her family with all her heart. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend. We celebrate the wonderful life she lived and will always cherish the many happy memories.
Memorials may be made to Wynn Cemetery. Donations may be left at the cemetery.
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