Marjorie Knott Craft

Marjorie Knott Craft of Biloxi died on August 22, 2013. She was born on December 27, 1924 in Warrington, England. She cherished her life with a loving father, mother, brother, and three sisters. These were difficult times in England following WWI and the years leading up to WWII. She shared many stories about growing in in Warrington.
In 1942, Marjorie enlisted in the British Women's Auxiliary Air Force. In 1944, she met and married Troy Craft, Sr., a handsome American GI that was serving in the Army Air Corp in England. In 1945, their first son, Troy, Jr., was born. The following year Marjorie and Troy, Jr. traveled on one of the many war-bride ships from England over to Ellis Island New York. They boarded a train from there to Hattiesburg, MS, and then traveled by car to the Craft family farm near Hot Coffee, MS. She loved telling stories of her first impressions of the farm and of America. Troy tried farming but decided to go back into the Air Force. Their second son, Michael, was born in Biloxi in 1949 while they were stationed at Keesler Air Force Base. Many moves followed that included El Paso, TX, Germany, 'the Farm"", and Myrtle Beach, SC where their third son, Russell was born in 1960. In that same year Troy retired and they moved back to Biloxi where Troy entered his second career at the Biloxi VA.
Marjorie will always be remembered as a very loving and caring mother and wife. She enjoyed shopping for bargains, cooking, sharing stories and watching old movies. She truly loved her family. Her three sons were her treasures. Troy and Marjorie were married 64 years before Troy died in 2009. They gave their sons love and memories for a lifetime. Rest in peace, Mom.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Lavoy Craft, Sr., parents, John and Ethel Knott, brother, Jack Knott, and sisters, Minna, Muriel, and Mary.
Survivors include sons Troy (Joan) Craft, Jr., Michael (Sandra) Craft, and Russell Craft, four grandchildren: Stacey O'Connor, Jeffrey Craft, Jennifer C. (John) Campbell, and Laura Craft; and three great-grandchildren: Cameron and Aaron O'Connor and Erin Campbell. Also included are many nephews and nieces and their families in England, Australia, and Los Angeles, CA.
The family would like to thank Dr. Regina Mills and her medical assistant, Judy and the Lemoyne Place assisted living staff and nurses for the loving care they gave our mom over the past few years. Marjorie enjoyed winning many games of bingo, fellowship with the residents and staff, and the church services offered. Thanks also to Susie Moran for the many Sunday afternoon visits to our mom.
A memorial graveside service will be held on Friday, September 6th at 12:30 p.m. at the Biloxi National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to Lemoyne Place, 14306 Lemoyne Blvd., Biloxi, MS 39532 in memory of Marjorie Craft.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Rd., Biloxi, is in charge of the arrangements.