Susan Craig Obituary

Susan Craig

May 19, 1945 - August 16, 2024

Jackson, Mississippi - Susan McLemore Craig passed away on august 16, 2024 at age 79. She was born on May 19, 1945 in Mobile, Alabama. She was the daughter of Howard Dalma McLemore and Willie Ford McLemore of Gulfport, Mississippi. Susan graduated from Gulfport High School in 1963 and then attended Millsaps College, graduating in 1967. During college she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and later became a national officer. She graduated with a degree in elementary education and taught at St. Andrews Episcopal lower school.

Susan joined Hinds County Sheriff Malcolm McMillin's team in 1992 where she created the Neighborhood Watch and National Night Out program in Hinds County. At the time of her retirement in 2011 as a Deputy Sheriff there were more than 400 Neighborhood Watch Associations in Hinds County. In 1998 the Neighborhood Watch program in Hinds County was named first in the nation by the National Sheriff's Association and the U.S. Department of Justice. Susan's co-worker Sgt. Luann Jackson was greatly instrumental in accomplishing these results, and the two remained best friends for the remainder of Susan's life.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sister Diane McLemore Martin and brother-in-law David Martin of Ridgeland. She leaves two nephews, Drew Martin (Greta) of Jackson and Daniel Martin (Golly) of Oakland, CA, two great-nephews, Turner Martin and Harrison Martin and one great-niece, McNeil Martin, all of Jackson, MS. Surviving cousins are Sandra Atwell of Houma, LA, Linda Langton and Phillip Erwin of Newbury Park, CA, Gene Ford of Foley, AL, David Ford of Biloxi, MS, Mona Kay Kinsey of Moss Point, MS and Cathy Williams of Panama City, FL. Cousins preceding her in death are Jim Dorsett of Gautier, MS, Peter Dorsett of New Orleans, LA, Mike Ford of Anniston, AL and Jimmy Williams of Smithdale, MS.

Susan's family expresses heartfelt thanks to the staff at Castlewoods Assisted Living in Brandon, MS for the loving care and companionship provided to Susan during the several years she lived their prior to passing away. In lieu of flowers the family requests that friends consider making a donation in Susan's name to the Woodward Hines Endowed Scholarship at Millsaps College, 1701 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39210, or a charity of your choice. A visitation was held in honor of Susan on August 21, 2024 between the hours of 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM at Sebrell Funeral Home, 425 Northpark Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157.