Audry (Willaford) Craft

Audry Willaford Craft, age 66, of Wallace, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, May 8, 2025. She was in UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill

Audry was born on July 2, 1958, in Onslow County, the daughter of the late Garland and Helen Foy Willaford. Audry was also preceded in death by her son, Dwain Craft; her granddaughter, Courtney Ann Craft and sister, Patsy Ward.

Surviving to cherish her memory is her best friend and husband of 48 years Jerald Craft of the home; sons, Jerald “Jerry” Craft and wife, Alisha of Leland; and Kirk Craft of Wallace; grandchildren, Kyleigh Craft, Billy Page Sue-Craft, ElizaBeth Sue-Craft and Audryanna Sue-Craft; sisters, Peggy Shepard of Charlotte, Barbie Simmons (Sinclair) of Concord and Donna Maready (Rex) of Chinquapin; brother, Douglas Willaford (Phyllis) of Nine Mile Community; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved Audry dearly.   

Audry was a devoted wife to Jerald and a caring mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed the simple things in life, but her greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a quiet lady who had a gentle nature with a ‘spark’ when she needed it. She was a diligent homemaker and great cook. With a heart full of love and compassion, Audry saw the good in others. She was a hard worker who started her career at US Marine Corp Base in Camp LeJune as a housekeeper of the housing division. Due to her efficiency, determination and dedication, Audry excelled from the lowest level of housekeeping to the highest level during her 37 years of service. She became maintenance supervisor over the housing division and purchaser of furniture and details for housing on the base. During those years she prepared rooms and housing for many high-ranking generals and leaders of the United States Military. Audry was a hardworking, dedicated housekeeper and trustworthy employee who shared deep friendships with many during her years at Camp Lejune. Her favorite pastime was reading and spending time with her family. She and her sister Donna were like 'two peas in a pod'. They enjoyed each others company and shopping, especially at Walmart. Audry was a true example of a Proverbs 31 woman who loved God deeply; a woman of strong faith. Treasured memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved Audry and she will be sorely missed. 

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with the Reverend Dan Sellers and the Reverend Jan Fucili officiating. 

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home on Wednesday.

Memorial gifts may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105.

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