Nadine was a devoted wife and mother. She was a committed Christian, sure of her personal faith in Christ. Nadine was a faithful church musician, learning to play hymns at an early age. She played piano and organ for churches throughout her life.
She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Chamberlain of Alton, Illinois and husband, Hal, and their son Clay, and by her son, Dennis Cranford of Ridgeland, Mississippi and wife, Julia, and their children: Daniel (Ashley, son Matthew), Philip (Jennifer, daughters Isabelle, Lily, and Evelyn), Benjamin (Stephanie), Bethany, Andrew (Kelissa, son Tobias), John, Anna, Hunter, and Heather.
Special thanks to her caregivers Julia Cranford and Kelissa Cranford and the folks at St. Joseph Hospice, her nurse Natalie and caregiver Lena.
Arrangements are by Stephenson-Dearman of Monticello. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, January 18 at the funeral home and services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 19 at First Baptist Church in Monticello. There will also be visitation at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Condolences(10)
leslie,kay and matthew bear
jackson, MS Thursday, January 24, 2019 Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrowleslie,kay and mattherw bear
Billy Chandler
Madison, MS Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Dennis, Julia and Family,It is never easy to say goodbye to your parents. Though I have not yet lost my mother, she is 95 and is in the Madison County (Canton) Nursing Home.My prayers for God's Peace and Comfort are with you and your sister and the rest of your family. Blessings to you all.
Tommie Moyers
Crossett, AR Monday, January 21, 2019 Dennis, Michelle and families,I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I remember her as always so very kind. I missed her at Pauline. I pray each of you will gain comfort and peace from the many prayers lifting you up during this time of loss.
Tommie Wiscaver Moyers
Karen Rawls Pierce
Monticello, AR Saturday, January 19, 2019 I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a great lady & wife.David and Brenda Cranford
Horatio, AR Thursday, January 17, 2019 We were so sorry to hear of Nadine's passing. She has always been special to us. May God comfort you by wrapping his loving arms around you at this time...Kay Chandler
Horatio, AR Thursday, January 17, 2019 Dennis Ray and Michele and family, Our sincere sympathy May the goodness of God lift you up and give you peace and comfort in the days to come Kay Chandler David and Danny Cranford and familyBruce Brown
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Sorry for your loss. Prayers for allScott Milburn
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Ms. Nadine was working in the UAM Forestry Department when I was there in the early '70's. She was always ready to help students or faculty in any way she could. Everyone was glad she was there. She was one of the kindest people I have ever met. Prayers for the family.Shirley (Ward) Stewart
Greenland, AR Wednesday, January 16, 2019 We send our sincere condolences. God Bless! Shirley, Olivia, Rita, SamTina Ferguson
Monticello, AR Tuesday, January 15, 2019 So sorry to hear of Mrs. Nadine's passing. I remember her well. She was a kind lady and loved the Lord.Tina&Ray Ferguson