Leona Cravens Obituary
The family of Leona Cravens of Dover, Delaware announces her passing on July 1, 2026. Leona, born on April 20, 1943, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Leona Cravens or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Woodrow W. Gilbert and Mary A. Walls Gilbert Emert; her husband William Stewart "Bud" Cravens; her sons, James "Wendy" and Patrick McCalister; her stepdaughter Leigh Cravens; and her siblings, Ralph "Happy", John Gilbert, Sophia Ebright and Loretta "Edie" Wright.
She is survived by: her children, Riley McCalister (Lisa) of Dover, Byron McCalister (Rose) of Hartly, Dale McCalister of Mississippi and Kimberlee Diehl (Jack) of Camden; her stepdaughters, Jamie Melvin (Glen) of Hartly, Holly Yadacus (Tom) of Dover, Jill Cravens (Jack) of Hartly, Candy Albertson (Kirk) of Wyoming, Laurie Rosenbaum (Kenny) of Colorado and Jennifer Wooleyhand (Tom) of Hartly; and her siblings, Woodrow "Buddy" Gilbert of Dover and Eleanor "Woodie" Kimball (Gary) of Dover. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and countless extended family members and friends.
