Colleen Peoples Creasy

Mrs. Colleen Peoples Creasy passed away peacefully October 6, 2015 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home following a long and courageous battle with bladder cancer. Colleen was born September 21, 1937 in Davie County. The daughter of the late John Stacy and Mavis Gobble Peoples, Colleen attended Clemmons High School and graduated from The American School and Draughn's Business College.

She worked for a time for Hanes Hosiery and for NC Baptist Hospital. For most of her life, Colleen devoted herself to the home and to raising her two children. She attended Clemmons First Baptist Church. Her Dorcas Sunday School class and friends there held a special place in her heart. For several years she enjoyed crafting quilts with her mother. Colleen enjoyed trips to the beach, the mountains and most of all to the family cabin at High Rock Lake. Colleen liked baseball, basketball, and was a loyal Tar Heels fan. But above all else, she loved her family and friends.

Colleen is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, William ""Bill"" Creasy of the home. She is also survived by her children, Ronny Creasy of Raleigh, and Cindy Barkley and husband Bruce of Charlotte. She leaves behind her cherished granddaughters Meredith Barkley of Rock Hill, SC, and Kathleen Barkley of Atlanta, GA. Also surviving Colleen are her brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Diane Peoples, of Harmony, NC. Nephews, Andy Peoples of Barnardsville and Jack Creasy (Gretchel) of Union Grove, whom she regarded as second sons, also survive her. Colleen leaves behind sisters- and brothers-in-law Nanette Spainhour (Richard) of Clemmons, Paula Gaba (Jim) of Aurora, CO, Julia Reed of Elkin and Bing Creasy (Brenda) of Cary. Other survivors include many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved.

Colleen and her family are especially thankful for the selflessness, compassion, and love from a very special cousin, Sandra Gobble. She eased their burden during this difficult time. Also to be thanked are her many friends, church, and family members, who brought food, fellowship, understanding and love. Hospice provided many services and much compassion and care to Colleen towards the end of her illness.
She requested that memorials be made to Clemmons Food Pantry, 2585 Old Glory Road, Clemmons, NC 27012 or to the donor's choice.

A celebration of Colleen's life will be held Friday, October 9, 2015 at 2:30 pm at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with Dr. Robby Phillips officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 pm - 2:15 pm prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Westlawn Gardens of Memory, Clemmons, NC.

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