Charlotte B. Craft

Charlotte Craft, age 84, of Trussville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2023. The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens in Trussville, AL on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Funeral Services will begin at 10:00 a.m. and Graveside Services will follow at 11:00 a.m.

Charlotte is survived by her 5 children: Robbie (Gary) Cassidy, Kenny (Trisha) Cunningham, Regina (Jimmy) Watkins, Renee (Wayne) Howse, and Ronda (Timothy) Odom; her 5 grandsons: Kevin & Jimmy Wayne Watkins, Bradley Cunningham, Wayne Howse, Wyatt Odom, and one granddaughter Kimberly Odom; her 11 great-grandchildren: Michaela White, Meagan Cherry, Gracie, Will & Tucker Watkins, Emma & Miles Watkins, Lyla Myers, Kacen Cunningham, and Carter & Aerith Howse. She has 5 great, great-grandchildren: Ava & Deacon White and Drayton, Emeryson & Silas Cherry and her loving sister Sue Boyd, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Charlotte is preceded in death by her husband, Emmit Lee Craft; her grandson, Heath Salser; her grandson Joshua Howse; her mother and father, Rufus and Sallie Barger; and 14 brothers and sisters. 

Charlotte was born and raised in Searles, Alabama, and resided in Trussville, Alabama.

Throughout her life and especially in the last days of her life, she never lost her fighting spirit.  

I know Mom is with us now and always. Goodbyes are only for those who love with the eyes. For those who love with the heart and soul, there is no such thing as separation. We love you, Momma. Rest in peace.