Graveside funeral and interment services for Mrs. Eva Rae Craft Stringer, 89, of West Monroe, and a former resident of Forest, MS are on Thursday, December 6th, 2012 at 2:30PM in the family plot in the Raleigh Cemetery, Raleigh, MS, under the direction of Colonial Chapel Funeral Home. Mrs. Stringer was born January 9th, 1923, in Sylvarena, MS, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Claudia Grant Craft. She passed away in Monroe, LA, on Friday, November 30th, 2012. A devoted wife and mother, she was a long-time member of the Baptist Church of Forest, MS. Mrs. Stringer was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Stringer, in 1972, a grandson, Patrick Alford in 2012, four brothers, and two sisters. Survivors include her 3 daughters, Sandra Fregia', Deborah Stringer, and Cindy Smith and husband, Curtis; two grandsons, John Viverette and Preston Smith and wife, Margaret; and, a number of beloved nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 6th, 2012, from 12Noon until 2:00PM at the Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, Hwy 18E in Raleigh, MS. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com