Eleanor Worth Gaylor Creech, 91, of Rocky Mount, NC died Thursday, November 18, 2010. Born in Kenly, NC, she was preceded in death by her mother, Pansy Jane Peacock Gaylor Renfro, by her father, Louis G. Gaylor and her husband, Frederick Atlas Creech.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and neighbor. She was the first charter member of West Haven Presbyterian Church. She will be greatly missed by all whose hearts she touched.
She was known throughout her life for her kindness and unselfish spirit. She was always willing to lend comfort and counsel to those in need and devoted countless hours to caring for family members, friends and neighbors.
She is survived by a sister, Jean Wellons; a sister-in-law, Linda Creech; four children: Jane Seay and her husband Herb, Frederick Creech, James Creech, Susan Creech and her fianc, Joseph Grega; five grandchildren: Melissa Johnson and husband Jimmy, Blaire Creech, Worth Creech and wife Emily, Stephany Seay, Bert Seay and wife "D"; six great grandchildren: McGuire and Addison Johnson, Tyler Seay and Eleanor, West and Clarkson Creech; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home . Private graveside services will be held at 1:00p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2010 at Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Connie Button officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Barium Springs Home for Children, P. O. Box 1, Barium Springs, NC 28010. The family wishes to thank everyone at Spring Arbor for all their love and care.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 11/20, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Service
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Sunday 11/21, 1:00 pm
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Jane I was really saddened to learn of your mom’s passing. I know you will miss her. Bob