Nelwyn CraigKilpatrick Funeral HomeRuston LAFuneral services for Nelwyn Craig, age 86, of Ruston will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Rev. Rolly Walker. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mrs. Craig was born in Jonesboro, LA on October 25, 1929 and passed away in Ruston, LA on July 2, 2016.Nelwyn completed her undergraduate and Masters degrees from Louisiana Tech University. While teaching physical education at Louisiana Tech, she met and married Archie Craig. Nelwyn taught physical education and coached tennis at Ruston High School for many years before her retirement in 1986. She was an active member at Trinity United Methodist Church for over 55 years. She was also a member of the Auxiliary at Northern Louisiana Medical Center for over 25 years. She and Archie loved to travel, and made many trips together. She also enjoyed following the Lady Techsters basketball team. Nelwyn loved people and people loved Nelwyn. She will truly be missed by all who knew her.She is survived by her sons: David W. Craig of Ruston, LA and Stephen W. Craig of Shreveport, LA; grandchildren: Jonathan Craig of Ruston, AL, and Mitchell Craig of Ruston, LA; sister-in-law: Carla Craig of Texarkana, TX and niece: Karen C. Vance of Texarkana, AR. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 5, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com