Frances Craig Garner Obituary
In loving memory of Frances Craig Garner of Newport, North Carolina, who departed this world on February 28, 2026 at the age of 91. Frances leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her grandmother Frances; her former husband Bill McClanahan; her husband Dick Garner; and her parents, Mary Craig and Aaron Craig.
She is survived by: her daughter Ana McClanhan (JD Schaefer); her daughter-in-law Jackie McClanahan; her grandchildren, DJ Garner (Rachel Garner), Ariana Nelson Brown (Marlin Brown), Aaron Nelson and Michael McClanahan; and her great grandchildren, Leland, Evelyn, Emerson and Eleanor Brown.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the "Newport Volunteer Fire and Rescue Auxiliary.". Checks can be made out to NVFRA and mailed to P. O. Box 805 Newport, NC 28570.
