Note from Dianna
This obituary was found in a family Bible.  The date of the paper was not on it so the source is guess work.

Wayne County Press
Fairfield, IL
July, 1923

Mrs. James Cravens, who had been suffering from disease for the past year, passed away at the family home early Sunday morning, and her death will cause a pang in many hearts who knew and loved her well. Ever since her childhood she has resided in and near this city, and her pleasing and cheerful ways won a host of friends who will long remember her.

Funeral services were conducted at the Ellen Moore M.E. church on Tues at 2:00 Rev. Marriott and Rev. Dixon officiating. Interment was made in Maple Hill Cemetery.

The following obituary was read by the officiating minister.

Mrs. Susie Cravens, daughter of Michael and Eliza Carpenter was born in Christian County, March 24, 1875. She moved to Wayne County with her parents during her childhood and departed this life July 1, 1922; age 47 years, 3 months and 16 days. She professed faith in Christ in early life and united with the General Baptist church at Victory, later moving her membership to the Methodist Church at Mt. Olive. She was united in marriage to Fred Baldwin in 1894. To this union was born three children, namely Mrs. Lucile Creighton and Mrs. Georgia Harper of this city and O.A. Baldwin.  In 1906 she was united in marriage to James Cravens, and to this union was born one child, Callie, who will greatly miss the tender care of her mother.

She also leaves to mourn her loss, her loving and devoted husband and children, also three brothers, Charles, John and Thad and one sister, Mrs. Ella Josbre, of this city. She also leaves five step-children to whom she was a true mother. The relatives of the deceased have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.

CARD OF THANKS.
The family desire to express their thanks to their friends and neighbors for their kindness & assistance; also for the beautiful floral offerings.