Martha Faye Craig

Martha Faye Craig, 89, of Paragould, passed from this life on Monday, October 24, 2022. She was born in Piggott on June 17, 1933, to the late Marvin and Ruth Williams Hodge. Faye married Chester Craig in 1963. They remained married until his passing on May 10, 2004. She was a homemaker and the mom of three daughters. Faye loved reading her Bible. She also enjoyed painting on canvas. She could often be found watching Hallmark movies. Faye was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Gerald, Milton, Waylon, Elden, and Kenneth Hodge; and sisters, Melba Marchetti and Lois Hodge.

Faye is survived by her daughters, Karen (Ron) Jones of Marmaduke, Judy Craig of Paragould, and Tricia (Bobby) Hodge of Marmaduke; grandchildren, Ronnie Jones, J.W. Jones, Wayne Jones, Christopher Albers, Monica Hodge, Kristyn Herron, and Jake Hodge; brothers, Mayford Hodge and Glenn Hodge; sixteen great grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 1, 2022, from 9:30-10:30 AM at Heath Funeral Home. A graveside funeral will begin at 11 AM at Cardwell Cemetery with Bro. Kim Bridges officiating. The procession will leave the funeral home at 10:45 AM.