Obituary of Mary Dugan Craven

Craven, Mary Dugan, 91 Ocala - Mary Dugan Craven, 91, died in Ocala, FL on October 24, 2011. She was born on April 23, 1920 in Nelson County, KY, moving to Hollywood, FL in the 50's, then to Summerfield in 1970. Mary was a member of Belleview First Methodist Church where she was involved in many activities. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Belleview Garden Club, and numerous church groups. She loved her family, friends, church, scalloping at Cedar Key and gospel music. Mary celebrated Thanksgiving by having family, friends, and neighbors to her home. Her hobbies were flower gardening, travel and attending race events with her sons. She is survived by daughters, Mary A. (Frank) Ferguson of Zephyrhills, FL, Betty Smith of Ocala and Emily (Bo) Giddens of Estero; sons, Perry H. Craven, Charles R. (Connie) Craven, Joe Craven of Lenoir, NC and Steve (Jeanne) Craven all of Summerfield; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles A. Craven and son, Patrick M. Craven. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 31, 2011 at 6:00 PM at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 5946 SE Robinson Rd., Belleview, FL 34420. A gathering will be held ½ hour prior to the service. Contributions may be made to the United Methodist Children's Home, 51 Children's Way, Enterprise, FL 32725. To make a gift by phone please call 386-668-5088 in lieu of flowers. Sentiments may be may be left online at www.hiers-baxley.com.