Alva Kraus

August 12, 2018

Alva Kraus was born on April 30,1939 to CW and Thelma Tipton in San Benito TX. She passed away on August 12, 2018 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. She was greeted in heaven by her husband Charles "Ed" Kraus, daughter Vicke Kraus Key, parents and sister Marietta Lauderdale. Left to miss her are her daughters Debbie (Mike) Key, Cindy (Tim) Tillman, 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, sisters Wilma Adams, Melva Norman, Rose Kroboth and brother Cleve Tipton. She worked at Sears for several years as the head cashier and then as a merchandiser for Warner Lambert. She worked when she needed to but her dream job was spending time with her family. She was devoted to all of them and could be counted on to do whatever was needed. She doted on her grandchildren and always said they weren't spoiled - all kids smelled that way. They adored Nanny just as much as she loved them. She was an active member of the Church of Christ. She attended first in Pharr, then McAllen and Mission, with her husband. She was a Sunday School teacher and active in benevolence work. She kept a big bag of candy with her and was known by all the kids as the candy lady. She was well loved by all who came into contact with her. Visitation will be held at Kreidler Funeral Home on Friday, August 17 from 6:00 to 8:00. Graveside services will be on Saturday, August 18 at 10:00 am at Valley Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank Amara Hospice for their care of her the short time she was there. Their kindness was deeply appreciated.