Elaine Craver

Elaine Everhart Craver (77) of Arcadia, passed away at Novant Forsyth Medical Center on March 23, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Born: February 9, 1949, in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Norman C. Everhart, Sr. and Nancy W. Everhart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Norman C. Everhart, Jr.; sister-in-law, Martha Redden; and brother-in-law, Larry Craver.

Surviving to her legacy is her husband, Richard Craver of 58 years; daughter, Tammy Pope (Neil); daughter, Suzanne Koontz (Todd); grandchildren, Gracie, Cash and Ella Koontz, and Justin Barringer; great-grandson, Zaiden Barringer; sister, Diane Swicegood (Wayne); brother, Marty Everhart (Carol); sister-in-law, Donnie Everhart; brother-in-law, Jim Craver (Billie); sister-in-law, Sandra Carter; sister-in-law, Judy Everhart (Rick); and many other nieces, nephews and close friends.

She was a lifelong resident of Davidson County. She graduated from North Davidson High School and Barbizon Beauty College and spent many years as a hairdresser. She later went to work at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital as a receptionist before retirement.

Elaine was first and foremost the heart of her home. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, whose life revolved around caring for her family and others. She was a woman of many talents and hobbies. She loved baking, cooking and loving people through food. For years she baked cakes for Joy FM (93.1) to those who made special pledges in fundraising. She loved quilting and blessed many over the years with her beautiful work. She had a beautiful singing voice and loved being a part of her church choir. She was very active in her church and Heart Circle at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. She loved her Lord and never missed an opportunity to share her love for Him.

Her grandchildren were the love of her life, and she never missed a sporting event or school function, if possible.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday March 29, 2026, at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church on Community Road.

The family will receive visitors from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday March 28, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree in Winston-Salem, NC.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gideons International.