Irene R. Craft, 84, of East Branch, died on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at home after an illness. She was born on August 4, 1936 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of Edward and Wilma (Eggler) Lacey. Irene and Charles B. Craft eloped to Juka, Mississippi on November 10, 1952 and he predeceased her on February 8, 2003. Irene was a lifelong member of the East Branch/Harvard United Methodist Churches, a member of the Hancock Senior Club, and a past member of the East Branch Fire Department and Emergency Squad. She enjoyed crocheting daily and loved a good game of pinochle. In her recent years, Irene especially enjoyed the cruises her and her son, Jeffrey, took twice a year. Surviving are her son, Jeffrey, granddaugher, Julie Bennett, great granddaughter, Skylar Bennett, 2 daughter in laws, Cindy Craft and Jean Craft, brother in law, Donald W. Craft, sister in law, Oknan Lacey, many nieces and nephews, including 2 special great nieces, Thea and Lily Green, who came to pray and sing during Irenes last days, and her fur baby, Ruby. She was predeceased by her stillborn son, Edward Charles, son, Charles E, and 8 siblings, Howard Lacey, George Lacey, Paul Lacey, Pauline Spicer, Eleanor Keesler, Ann Lacey, Clara Lacey, and Catherine Warfield. Calling hours will be held on Friday, August 14, 2020 from 6PM-8PM and on Saturday, August 15, 2020 from 10AM-12PM followed by a funeral service at 12PM all to be held at the Harvard United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in East Branch Cemetery, East Branch, NY. Donations can be made in Irenes memory to the East Branch/Harvard United Methodist Churches, P.O. Box 116, East Branch, NY, 13756 or to Helios Care (Hospice) 297 River Street Service Road, Oneonta NY 13820. Masks will be required and social distancing rules will be observed. Number of people allowed in the church is limited, so a wait is possible. Arrangements by Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock. SERVICES Viewing Friday, August 14, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Harvard United Methodist Church 2898 Harvard Rd East Branch, New York 13756 Viewing Saturday, August 15, 2020 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Harvard United Methodist Church 2898 Harvard Rd East Branch, NY 13756 Funeral Service Saturday, August 15, 2020 12:00 PM Harvard United Methodist Church 2898 Harvard Rd East Branch, New York 13756