Julia “Judy” Craig

WATERVILLE – Julia “Judy” Craig, 95, went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2022, at Oak Grove Center, Waterville, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Durant, Okla. on Oct. 14, 1926, to Hettie Shaw Wilcox and Alfred Wilcox.

She lived most of her life in Texas, picking cotton for a living as a child with her parents and five siblings, and then later working in a variety of service occupations, including waitressing, secretarial and receptionist work. She married William R. Craig in 1948 to whom she remained faithful until his passing in 2010. She had two children, eight grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Judy became a Christian in the 1950’s and faithfully served the Lord at Lavonne Drive Baptist for many years. She enjoyed being the church secretary for several years and singing in the choir.

In 2013 she moved to Maine to be with her son and family, quickly becoming an important part of their lives, especially in her granddaughter-in-law’s daycare where she became the official baby rocker. She was a member of Kennebec Valley Baptist Church and was lovingly welcomed into a group of friends with whom she enjoyed playing cards weekly. When the time came for her to transition to Oak Grove Center, Judy continued to love and be loved by so many people. Her loving and fun personality made her many friends in her long life.

Judy is survived by her son, Michael Craig and wife LaVerne, her son-in-law George Williamson of Bedias, Texas; her grandchildren Jamin Craig and wife Bethany of Benton, William Craig and wife Dana of Lawrenceville, Ga., Jenny Craig of Augusta, Joseph Craig and wife Libby of Benton, Matthew Craig of Westbrook, Wendy Williamson Roberts and husband Roy of Pensacola, Fla., Julie Williamson Ausbrook and husband Thomas of Royse City, Texas, Jason Williamson of McKinney, Texas; her great-grandchildren Jordan, Sam, Jacob, Zackary, Gavin, Riley, and Westley Craig, Evan, Cody, Aaron, Natya and Leila Craig, Sola Craig, Kaysi and Kaitlyn Roberts, and Toby Williamson; two great-great- grandchildren, Joshua and Anna Craig; many nieces and nephews; her dear friend Shirley in Texas, and her dear roommate and friend and former roommate at Oak Grove Center, Paulette. She was predeceased by her parents and her siblings, Alfred, Ralph, Genevieve, Marie, Dana, and Tim.

There will be a funeral on Friday, June 10 at 2 p.m. at Kennebec Valley Baptist Church, followed by light refreshments and fellowship, with a committal service at Greenlawn Rest cemetery in Clinton at 4:30 p.m.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com.