Dec 21, 1944 – Dec 2, 2025
Mary Valora Craddock was born on December 21, 1944 in Sacramento, California. She was adopted by Bruce & Francis Greenwade at a very early age. After highschool and her parents passing she moved to Gazelle with some family friends, where she resided until she passed on December 2, 2025.
In 1963 Mary married James Eiler and they had two children, Bruce & Michelle. In 1979 Mary married Benjamin Terry Craddock and they had Timothy. She worked at the Gazelle Elementary School from 1984 to 2014 as a Teachers Aid and loved being involved with the kids as they grew. She stayed in touch with many after they graduated.
She is survived by her children Bruce, Michelle, and Timothy (Amber); her grandchildren Casey, Timber (Quinn) and Braeden. She is also survived by her dear friend and neighbor Eric Pilotti.
She touched many lives and will be dearly missed by all.
At this time there are no services scheduled. In lieu of flowers please donate to one of the charities that Mary supported: Wounded Warriers, Rescue Ranch or Madrone Hospice.
sourced: Mt Shasta Chapel
