Shirley Cradic

Shirley Cradic - Church Hill - Nina Shirley Quillen Cradic, 70, of Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, Nov. 3, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Hawkins County; Shirley worked for over 23 years with the Hawkins County Board of Education. She was a very active member at Elm Springs United Methodist Church having taught Sunday school for the youth and adults. Mrs. Cradic loved her flowers and especially loved being around her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lydel and Melissa Riggs Quillen; her three brothers, Jim Quillen, Richard Quillen, and Sam Quillen; five sisters, Millie Marcum, Maggie Forkum, Calla Mae Stanley, Ethel Russell and Bonnie Reece. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, James (Jim) Cradic; daughter, Shelia Cradic Hurd and husband, Danny of Mount Carmel; son, Tony Cradic and wife, Candice of Kingsport; three grandchildren, Quiana Cradic, Carlee Cradic, and Eden Cradic; sisters, Shelby Robinette and husband Don of Kingsport, Kay Short and husband Gary of Sullivan Gardens; along with several brothers in law, sisters in law and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday, November 5, 2015 from 5 pm to 7 pm at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill or anytime at the residence. A funeral Service will be conducted on Thursday 7 pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Derek Bell and Rev. Billy Gillespie officiating. Music will be provided by Frank Marsh, Pam Livesay and Rev Billy Gillespie. A graveside service will be conducted 11 am Friday at Elm Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery. Her nephews will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends who wish to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home 10:15 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions may be made to Elm Springs Church Cemetery Fund c/o Frank Marsh, 337 Adams Street, Church Hill, TN 37642 Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill is serving the Cradic family.