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Pat Norris Cranford

April 12, 1957 — June 17, 2025

Drexel

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Pat Norris Cranford, 68, of Drexel, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at home, following a period of declining health.

Pat was born April 12, 1957 in Burke County, a son of the late Jack Norris and Geraldine Deal Cranford. He was a great father and grandfather, and he was always considerate of others. He liked to sing karaoke, and he was particularly fond of Elvis.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in passing by special friends, Kellie Lail and Roger Robinson.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Jennifer Cranford; son, Dustin Cranford; grandchildren, Kayla Brown (Graclyn), Kaden Cranford, and Dalton Huffman; siblings, Michael Cranford (Leeann) and Alan Cranford; and his nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Rev. Mark Smith officiating.

A Receiving of Friends will be held prior to the service on Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 1 PM to 2:30 PM at Heritage Funeral Service.

Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory is assisting the family.

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Sunday, June 22, 2025

1:00 - 2:30 pm (Eastern time)

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