Dorothy Branham Craiger, 75, of Bassett, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. She was born on November 28, 1946 to the late Arlen Branham and Vertie Ramey Branham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Craiger; and brother, Junior Branham.
Mrs. Craiger worked as a cook in many different restaurants in the Bassett area.
She is survived by her daughters, Sheila Richards of the residence and Teresa Atkins (Harrille) of Bassett, VA; son, Wayne Craiger (Paula) of Rocky Mount, VA; sisters, Norma Craiger, Kathy Ann Morgan, and Sheila Branham; brothers, Charlie Branham, Tommy Branham, Jimmy Branham, Lige Branham, Ray Branham, Arlen Branham, and Roy Branham; grandchildren, Harold Richards, Laura Richards, Jeremy Atkins, Brittany Atkins, and Joseph Craiger; and great-grandchildren, Kaley Richards, Anna Bell Russell, Levi Atkins, and Samantha Newberry.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville Chapel with Pastor Donnie Pickett officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park.
Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, VA is serving the Craiger family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com
