Mildred Delores Craycraft

February 4, 1931 - April 6, 2020

A celebration of life will be held for Mildred Delores Craycraft, age 89, of Lubbock, Texas at 10:00 AM Thursday, April 9, 2020 in Sanders Memorial Chapel. Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Tyler Memorial Park in Tyler, Texas. Please celebrate the life of Delores by visiting www.sandersfuneralhome.com . Delores passed away April 6, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. She was born February 4, 1931 in Greenup County, Kentucky to James Leadingham and Bessie Horne. Delores was raised in Wheelersburg, Ohio and graduated high school there in 1949. She married Donald Brant Craycraft on November 29, 1968. Delores was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was a member of Park Heights Baptist Church and was active in the church choir. She was preceded in death by her; parents, brothers Arthur, Robert and Herbert, sister Carmen, husband Donald B. Craycraft, son Dan L. Craycraft, daughter Jan M. Ferling, granddaughter Jennifer B. Malone and great-grandson Jeremy R. Silva, Jr. Surviving loved ones include; sons Steve Craycraft, Scott Craycraft, Philip Craycraft and wife Becky. Daughters Donna McIntyre and Darla Silva. Grandchildren Paul Craycraft, Bryan Wissman, Katie McGee, Shelby Curry, Amy Craycraft, Monica Reyes, Jeremy Silva, James Craycraft, Jacob Craycraft, Josh Craycraft, Lynsie Craycraft, Madison Brunelle, and numerous great grandchildren. Delores always enjoyed being surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She loved sharing the wonderful meals and desserts she prepared for family gatherings. Her recipes have been widely shared throughout the family, although none of us can make them quite like she did. Delores liked to sew and hand made many gifts for her family and friends. She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Delores’ name at https://act.alz.org/donate