Mary Frances Craven Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Frances Craven of Kannapolis, North Carolina, who passed away on December 29, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Frances Craven to pay them a last tribute.
As Mary Frances departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Mary Frances. Though Mary Frances may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy Riddle and Beulah Farrel Riddle; and her daughter Teresa Lucas. She is survived by: her children, Patricia Upright (Danny) of Kannapolis and Jerry Dale King (Wanda); and her sister Barbara Jean Drye of Lexington. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren.
In honor of Mary's memory, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at cancer.org.
