Rose Gary Craig

June 8, 1951 - February 6, 2022

Rose Gary Craig Lake Arthur: The family and friends of Rose Gary Craig are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on February 6, 2022, at the age of 70. Rose was born in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA. to Anthony Gary and Nora Courts on June 8, 1951. She was a homemaker, and she dedicated her life to caring for her family. Rose was a lifelong member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW. She was an avid gardener and loved growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers to share with all her friends and family. She was passionately self-sufficient and took pride and great enjoyment from learning & practicing a self-sustaining lifestyle. Rose loved to cook, as well as host holiday gatherings. Above all Rose loved caring for her family, always making sure those closest to her were ok & taken care of. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Rose is survived by her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Craig of Lake Arthur, LA; her two stepchildren, George Craig (Risa) of Midland, TX, Shelly Magness (Kirk) of Odessa, TX; her brother, Harry Gary (Wanda) of Pitkin, LA; her sisters, Ozite Hebert of Welsh, LA & Marie Lou Sonnier of Lake Arthur, LA; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, & other extend relatives. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Nora Courts & Anthony Gary; her husband, George Craig, Sr.; her brother, Leonard “L.J.” Gary; her brothers-in-law, Vernice Hebert, Sr. & Mason Sonnier; her sister, Irma Gary; her niece, Melinda Hebert; her nephew, Chad Gary; her great niece, Ashley Durio. Funeral Services for Rose Gary Craig, 70 of Jennings, LA will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Lake Arthur, LA on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow in the St. Anthony Cemetery. Those chosen to honor Rose as her pallbearers will be Grant Broussard, II, Colin Shaw, George Derise, Carl Sonnier, Vernice Hebert, Jr., and Garrett Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Gautreaux and Craig Broussard. Visitation will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Lake Arthur, LA beginning on Wednesday, February 9th at 3:00 PM and continuing until the time of her Funeral Service at 12:00 PM on Thursday, February 10th with a Rosary being recited at 6:00 PM on Wednesday evening. To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.