OBIT: Evelyn M. Cravener (Ford Cliff)

Evelyn M. Cravener, 89, of Ford Cliff, died Monday, January 21, 2013 in the Armstrong County Health Center.

She was born October 23, 1923 in Kittanning, the daughter of Samuel Homer and Ellen Gibson Gray.

Evelyn was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ford City.

She enjoyed baking and working in her flower garden.

Evelyn is survived by her two sons: Bernard (Esther) Cravener, Jr. and Wesley D. (Sara) Cravener, both of Ford Cliff; daughter, Connie (Larry) Raybuck of Ford Cliff’ two brothers: James Robert Gray of Wyoming and Kenneth Alfred Gray of Erie; seven grandchildren; a friend whom she raised, Tom Treece; and 14 great- grandchildren.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; spouse, Bernard L. Cravener, Sr., who died Oct. 28, 1990; two sisters: Annabelle Keeler and Florence Bureau; and five brothers: Homer, Walter, George, Roy and Tom Gray.

Friends will be welcomed from 2-4 and 7-9PM tomorrow, Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Welch Funeral Home in Ford City.

Funeral services will be held at 11AM Thursday, January 24, 2013, with Pastor Robert French officiating.

Interment will follow in the Kittanning Cemetery in Rayburn Township.

To sign the online guest book, please visit www.welchfh.com.