Mary Lee Craft, daughter of the late Frank Akins was born in Southeast Missouri on March 9, 1925 and departed this life at Aspire Health and Rehab in Malden, Missouri on March 27, 2022 at the age of 97.

Mrs. Craft was a homemaker, she had attended River of Life in Rural Dexter, Nazarene in Bernie and also the Corner Gospel Church in Bernie.

She was united in marriage to Guy Festus Craft in Malden, Missouri on July 29, 1942. Mr. Craft preceded his wife in death on May 4, 2001.

Survivors include her son-in-law, Sam Parish of Bernie, Missouri; by two granddaughters, Dana Michelle Gough and LaDonna Lee Duncan; by four great-grandchildren, Bradley Seth Norman, Zachary Drew Norman, Brandon Michael Gough and Lindsey Nicole Fuwell; also by other relatives and friends.

Other than by her father and her husband, She was preceded in death by two daughters, Jeanette Sandra Parish and Judy Carrol Craft.

Graveside services will be conducted on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in the Bernie Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. Interment following.

Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is assisting with arrangements.