Judith Craven Obituary

Judith "Judy" Braxton Craven, 86, of Summerville, widow of the late Norman Craven, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, February 20, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm, Monday, February 23, 2026 at Summerville Cemetery, 1330 Boonehill Rd., Summerville, SC 29483. A visitation for the friends of Kenny will be held at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, 303 S. Main Street, Summerville, SC on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 2:00-3:30 pm, and a visitation for friends of Dennis and Bonny will be held from 4:30-6:00 pm.

Judith was born on September 27, 1939, in Barnwell, SC, daughter of the late Pearl and Tolton Braxton. She was a longtime resident of Summerville and retired from Dorchester County School District Two, where she dedicated many years of service.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother whose quiet strength, deep compassion, and unwavering love shaped the lives of all who knew her. Judith was a founding member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, attended Lydia Baptist Church, and a proud member of Milcah Temple No. 77, Daughters of the Nile.

Survivors include her three children: Dennis Craven of Summerville, Bonny Compton of Summerville, and Kenny Craven (Jennifer) of Summerville; five grandchildren: Stacey Craven (Stephen Hill), Michael Compton, Alexander Craven (Hannah Cooner), Nicholas Craven, and Ashlee Compton; and a great granddaughter, Ella Grace Hill.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to her dedicated caregivers and to Agape Hospice for their compassion, support, and kindness throughout her illness.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital (https://donate.shrinerschildrens.org › give) or Lydia Baptist Church, 520 E Owens Drive, Summerville, SC 29485.