Mary Cecilia Respess Creighton

October 13, 2012

Mary Cecilia Respess Creighton, age 87, of Cantonment, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Creighton was born November 14, 1924. She was a graduate of Tate High School Class of 1942 and was a member of Cottage Hill United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, her yard and especially her church and family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Robert B. Creighton Sr.; grandson, Todd Creighton Wilson; and sister, Ella Mae Black.

She is survived by two daughters, Rachel E. Allen (Alton) and Bobbie Jean Wilson (Mark); two sons, Robert B. Creighton Jr. and James Leslie Creighton; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, William R. Respess; three nephews, Alvis, Richard and Shannon Respess; special sister-in-law, Betty Martin; brother-in-law, Neil Governor and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held Saturday, October 13, 2012, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Reverend Alan Gantzhorn officiating. Interment was in Cottage Hill Community Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were her grandsons, Ned W. Wilson III, Edsel Allen, Shawnn Creighton, Robert B. Creighton III, Chris Creighton and Tracy V. King.

Honorary pallbearers were Leon Locklear, Edward Holland and members of Cottage Hill Methodist Church.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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One Response to “Mary Cecilia Respess Creighton”

  1. deborah carmichael on November 4th, 2012 11:22 pm

    I miss you every day Ms. Ceil and I will always love you.

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