Laretha Faye DeVirgiliis-Kraft
She enjoyed nature, riding motorcycles and loved going to the Sight and Sound productions.
Family visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc., 519 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512. Followed at 11:00 a.m. with a slideshow, and shared memories and comments from family members and friends. She will be buried with full military honors at Silver Springs Cemetery.
Laretha Faye DeVirgiliis-Kraft, 75, of Whitesboro, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2026, at her daughter's home, surrounded by family. She was born on March 12, 1951, in Huntsville, Texas to Vernon and Lola Faye Stutts. She grew up in Abilene, Texas enjoying ballet and being a drummer as well as a majorette in the band. When her children were older, Laretha joined the Air Force where she served a full life in the military before retiring. She enjoyed nature, riding motorcycles and loved going to the Sight and Sound productions. She was a strong foundation for her family and prayed for them daily. She will be missed beyond words.
Laretha was preceded in death by her parents, her grandmother, Annie Bell Woodard, her aunt Martha Joyce, her loving husband, Larry Kraft, her companion and friend, Bruce Donaldson and her son, Jason DeVirgiliis.
Laretha is survived by her two daughters, Lesa Lovejoy-Adams and Angela Flores-Hernandez. Her two sons, Kevin DeVirgiliis and Dane Kraft as well as 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Family visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc., 519 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512. Followed at 11:00 a.m. with a slideshow, and shared memories and comments from family members and friends. She will be buried with full military honors at Silver Springs Cemetery.
Flowers are welcome, and memorial contributions may also be made to Heart to Heart Hospice using the following link: https://www.htohhfoundation.org/donation/
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff of Heart to Heart Hospice for their compassionate care given to Laretha for the past 11 months. Arrangements have been entrusted to Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, and family members appreciate the time and direction given by them in planning this event. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Angela Kraft Gross for catering the family meal.
Laretha loved the Lord and I know she would want me to remind you to: seek Him with all your heart; to love and appreciate those who are close to you, and to live each day without regret.
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