Regena H. Craig Obituary (1935 - 2019)

Regena "Gina" H. Craig, 84, of Bloomington, passed away at 6:27 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Welbrook at Bloomington. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington. Cremation rites have been accorded by Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Community Cancer Center, 407 E. Vernon Ave, Normal, IL 61761 or the Alzheimer's Association, 207 S. Prospect Rd, #1, Bloomington, IL 61704. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com. She was born May 17, 1935 in Ocala, KY, daughter of Ulysses Silas and Fannie Ping. She married Harold E. Craig on October 10, 1953 in Heyworth, he preceded her in death on November 23, 2016. She was also preceded in death by one son, H. Scott Craig; five brothers and two sisters. Surviving are two daughters, Debbie (Danny) Mitchell and Kim (Alan) Sternberg, both of Bloomington; two grandchildren, Tami (Chad) Custer of Hudson and Tommy (Janelle) Ragusa of Maui, HI and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Ron Ping and Jim Ping, both of KY. Gina enjoyed 38 years working alongside her husband, Harold in their family business, Craig's Mobil in Bloomington, where she tended to the bookkeeping of the business. She spent much of her free time riding motorcycles with her husband, playing golf, cards and bowling. She was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, but her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Transitions Hospice and of Wellbrook at Bloomington, Memory Care department for their care and compassion of Gina.