Rae Craig

Rae Estelle (Rutan) Craig, 80, of Monrovia, was released of earthly ailments and freed of Alzheimer's that had declined her health and she was delivered into the peace of eternal rest at 1:33 am, on Tuesday, June 30, 2021, in Meadow Lakes of Mooresville. She was born on September 17, 1940, in Los Angeles, California, to the late Roy Raymond and Barbara Lucille (Culley) Rutan. Rae was one of the five Rutan children to grow up in Boone County and graduate from Lebanon High School. Getting married at age 22, Rae Rutan married Robert “Bob" Leon Craig on February 9, 1962. Moving to Morgan County, the Craig’s purchased a house on State Road 39 and became the loving parents of two sons, Robert “Tom” and Mark; to whom there was fourteen months in age and one grade in the Monroe-Gregg School District. With Bob diligent to provide, working as a detective for the Sheriff’s Department, Rae was able to stay at home and care for the kids while they were little. Returning to work as a secretary, she worked in town at Ed Olleman Insurance Agency and later entering pursuit of selling homes, she fulfilled her roles as not only a nurturing mother, but a licensed real estate agent and self-employed professional. Meticulously detailed and consistent to stand with a positive demeanor. Her well put together and her neat appearance was sweet and kind to radiate beauty from within and out. Rae had an eye for interior designing and decorating, but gardening was her absolute favorite. Holding a longstanding and successful career, she thrived in partnering with Carpenter Realtor Group and Century21. Rae was a past member of the Master Gardener’s Club and was also loyal to participate in worship with the congregation at Gasburg Baptist Church. Real to voice, she was fearless and confident to convey what was on her mind and maintain a bold and beautiful sense of class. Rae’s life revolved around God, family, and friends, and she attended many churches throughout her life around the Monrovia, Martinsville, and Mooresville area. With a piece of her heart going to Heaven in 1997, Bob passed with cancer at the age of 63 A loving wife, mother, sister, grandma, and dear friend within the Monrovia community, her life was lived with compassion and her story is one that shines with love and her memory will remain inside the hearts of all that she leaves behind. Debilitated by arthurites and the final stages of Alzheimer's, it is with faith, love and hope that her passing has a left a bittersweet void with loved ones of whom she awaits to meet up in Heaven. Reunited with her husband, Bob Craig, she joins her parents, Roy and Barbara (Culley) Rutan; and three sisters, Barbara Joy King, Chrisanna Jewel McDaniels and Sally Gant. Survivors include her brother, Sherman “Chick" Rutan (wife, Sandy) of Lebanon; sons, Robert “Tom" Craig (wife, Connie) of Monrovia and Mark Craig (wife, Diana) of Indianapolis; five grandchildren, Tommy Craig of Monrovia and Levi Craig (wife, Heather) of Colorado, Keegan Craig of Indianapolis and Chase Craig of Indianapolis; Tiffany Buehrlen of Colorado, Brittany Butler of Missouri, and Courtney Campbell of Arizona; along with a host of extended family members and friends. Calling may be observed from 5 to 7:00 pm, on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel, Monrovia. Family and friends are invited to meet at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon for Graveside Services that will begin promptly at 11:00 am., on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, where Pastor Jim Shields will be officiate the services and burial will immediately follow aside her her late husband. To share a favorite story, sign the online guest registry, or send the family a condolence or sympathy gift visit www.lightmemorial.com

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Rae Craig

September 17, 1940 - June 30, 2021