LILLIAN MONK CRAIG

Lillian Pauline Craig entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 8, 2020 at the age of 91. She was a native of Chicago, IL and a longtime resident of Algiers, LA. She was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. Lillian was a faithful member of Greater Providence Baptist Church of Algiers and served as a devoted and proud deaconess at Shiloh Baptist Church in Gretna. She also was a member of the Elks Club. Beloved wife of the late Simon James Craig. Devoted and loving mother of Marcella Victoria Craig of Lake Charles, LA, Dea. Herbert “Bootsie” Craig, of Algiers, LA, Lydia Motley of Algiers, LA, Janice (SL “Scotty”) Scott of Roseville, CA, and Rev. James (Shaun) Craig of Pflugerville, TX. Daughter of the late Reuben Monk and Oricka Monk. Lillian is also survived by 10 grandchildren, and a host of great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. The family would like to especially acknowledge the wonderful friendship and support of Barbara Hadley Marsh. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Greater Providence Baptist Church, Shiloh Baptist Church, and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration at Greater Providence Baptist Church, 623 Newton St. New Orleans, LA on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 11:00a.m.   Rev. Leslie Smith, interim pastor; Pastor Willie Breaux, officiating  Visitation will begin at 10:00a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: McDonogh Cemetery-Gretna, LA  Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St Gretna, LA  To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE WILL BE LIMITED.  IT IS MANDATORY EVERYONE ATTENDING WEAR A FACE MASK OR SOME TYPE OF FACE COVERING.