Jeanifer Michelle Craig-Brown Obituary
We bid farewell to Jeanifer Michelle Craig-Brown (Joplin, Missouri), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 13, 2025 at the age of 58. Jeanifer Michelle touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Larry White; her grandparents, Eva Jean "Mammy" Massey and Eugene "PaPa" Holloway; her aunt Nancy Paradee; her uncle Robert "Bobby" Burrus; her son Logan Craig; her grandson Nyles Wayne Arnold of Joplin, MO; and her close friend Hoggit.
She is survived by: her mother Michelle White of Fort Worth, TX.; her significant other Donald "Don" Henley, Jr.; her siblings, Brian Craig of Jay, FL, Preston Kiefer of Joplin, MO and Millissa Marcussen of Fort Worth, TX; her children, Autemn Golden, Carr (Tyler) of Joplin, Stephanie Uhlhorn (Daryl) of Galena, KS, Aaron "Butchie" Benfield of Joplin, MO and Elizabeth "Sissy" Benfield of Webb City, MO; her stepson Dakota Henley; her grandchildren, Salome Zamora of Webb City, MO, Deorica Zamora (Marshal) of Southwest City, MO, Max Golden of Springfield, MO, Mia Golden (Jackson) of Joplin, MO, Jessica Long of Galena, KS, Isabella "Bella" Lannon (William) of Joplin, MO, Lukas Lannon of Webb City, MO, Kenneth Lannon of Galena, KS, Sirach Uhlhorn of Galena, KS, Evelynn Uhlhorn of Galena, KS, Myla Pyle of Baxter Springs, KS, Avery "Gumpy" Arnold of Kansas City, MO and Julia Arnold of Kansas City, MO; her stepgrandchildren, Lilly Henley and Levi Henley; her great grandchild Hudson Lannon of Joplin, MO; her close friend Jill "YaYa" Nourani of Joplin, MO; and her pets, Gabby and Henny. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, Godchildren, friends.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Parker Mortuary Chapel (1502 S Joplin Ave, Joplin, MO 64804).
