Nettie Craven

Nettie Shores Craven, 89, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Mrs. Craven was born on May 20, 1922 on Tangier Island and later relocated and lived most of her life in Hopewell, VA. She enjoyed growing flowers, and spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Craven was a homemaker; and a dedicated member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church for over fifty years. She greatly appreciated the loving care from her daughter-in-law, Ruby. She was preceded in death by her parents, Captain Edward and Mary Crockett Shores; her husband, Lane A. Craven; grandson, Gerald Minor; and her sisters, Irene Shores and Eula Puckett. Mrs. Craven is survived by her sons, Edward Craven and wife Ruby, and John Craven and wife Deborah; daughters, Shelia Minor and husband David, and youngest daughter, Darlene Craven; grandchildren, Rhonda Rusnak, Brian and Rachel Craven, David Minor Jr.; great grandchildren, Kayla and Hunter Rusnak, Bethany Griffin, and Kaitlin Minor. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 9, 2011 in Appomattox Cemetery. Condolences may be registered online at www.jtmorriss.com .