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Cahneewah CREEKMORE Obituary
She is survived by her devoted daughter, Arica Saunders; son, Travis Ward; mother, Alice Moore; father, Aubrey Saunders and stepmother, Pat; one brother, 'Gus' Saunders and wife, Shirley; one sister, Dawn Sims and husband, Bill; five granddaughters; and one niece, April Gurganus and husband, Mike.
Family will receive friends from 11to noon, Tuesday, Dec. 1, with services immediately following at Peninsula Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to First Ministries Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cahneewah CREEKMORE
Michelle Dill Lipscomb
December 6, 2009
I recently learned the sad news of Cahneewah's passing. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you – Pat, Aubrey, Dawn, Gus, Arica, Travis, and all other family members and friends.
I was fortunate enough to have known and loved Cahneewah many years ago. The Cahneewah I knew was a warm, caring, fun loving, and free spirited young woman. She had a great sense of humor, a beautiful smile, and she always had time to listen. Cahneewah was always as extraordinary and unique as her name.
I considered Cahneewah one of my best friends for over a decade. I met her at Denbigh Baptist Church and we remained good friends throughout grade school, middle school, high school and a few years beyond. Although we eventually lost touch over the years I have never forgotten Cahneewah. If not for our friendship, I would never have met my husband of 30 years, nor would we have our two wonderful children. I met my husband Michael while visiting Cahneewah and Mark one evening, and the course of my life (and my happiness) took shape that day. For that reason, in addition to many others, Cahneewah has always remained in our thoughts and our hearts. We are thankful that Cahneewah was part of our lives, and now, more than ever, she will hold a special place in our hearts and our memories every Thanksgiving Day.
"Some people come into our lives,
leave footprints on our hearts,
and we are never the same." Anonymous
God Bless you all – our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ronnie &Joi Haynes
December 4, 2009
Arica and Travis,Ronnie and I have known your mom since the 1970's.You'll were so little you and Travis, would sit on my lap and I would read to you'll or just play with you.You'll were the whole world to your mom.Remember her smile,hugs,and know that you were her WORLD.God doesn't put us here ,only to take us from each other.She will watch over you and wait for you in HEAVEN!We miss her smile,and friendship forever.Cahneewah friends, forever till we see each other again.Ronnie&Joi Haynes
Vicki Edwards
December 4, 2009
Some knew you as Faye and some knew you as Cahneewah, but we all knew you as the lovely lady with a smile. You will be greatly missed.
December 3, 2009
Aubrey,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am praying for you and your family.
Kim Phillips
Adrianne Hampton
December 1, 2009
Faye we go way back girl.....the world will be forever changed without you in it. I love you and always had a warm place for you in my heart. We had some good times at Angelo's.....( Adrianne Hampton) Indianapolis IN
Kimberly West
December 1, 2009
I first met Cahneewah back in 1971 when my 1st husband and I lived in the same apartments, she was always there as a friend when needed a joy to any one who knew her always a smile to share, we lost touch after that. Then many years ago she became a best friend to my mother Sandy,(it's a small world) Mom loved her so much and she was so wonderful to her and my brothers after I left state. I lost my mother a few years ago unexpectly also, Now the two can be together, tell mom I miss & love her so much.To her family I am so sorry for your loss, Gus is the only family member I recall, to her children she will always live in your hearts & will be watching over you.
Dawn Griffin
December 1, 2009
I grew up next door to Cahneewah and still occasionally saw her when she stopped by my restaurant. I would proudly tell my customers that Neewah used to baby-sit me and my brother when we were kids. She was always such a fun-loving and giving person. My heart goes out to Pat and Aubrey, Alice, and to Gus and Dawn. Arica, I only met you and Travis once or twice, but I deeply feel your loss.
Cahneewah, I will miss you. Please say hello to my dad when you see him in heaven.
Anastasia
December 1, 2009
Arica and Travis,
I am so sorry for your loss. Faye will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
December 1, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with Pat and Aubrey and the entire family.
God Bless
Ron,Debbie, & Ethel
Newport News, Virginia
December 1, 2009
I never remember seeing Faye without a big ole smile on her face and that smile will remain forever now!
Arica and Travis the pain will go away I promise just hold on to good memories. Tomorrow is not promised to us but seeing your momma again is! Love you, Becca
kaitlyn saunders
November 30, 2009
although grammy has touched many people she has realy touched me the most cause she was my gandmother I loved her so much.she just dident know and still she did I realey miss her .so let her rest in peace.
arica saunders
November 30, 2009
momma i love you more than anyone ever ill miss you for this rest of my life im trying to be strong but you were all i knew and really this is breaking my heart baby i still need you
Larry Sparks
November 30, 2009
Arica & Family,
I'm sadden by the recent loss of a loved one. Her time here was short but she will live in many hearts for eternity. "Peace Be Still"
tony sarvis
November 30, 2009
faye i miss u hope you know how much i love your daughter and will do my best for her as long as she will let me love n miss u girl rest in peace
missy gill
November 30, 2009
Arika and Travis.. I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Faye at Sam and Steve's and she was a wonderful person and friend.
ellen engle
November 30, 2009
faye ole friend, its been years since ive seen you, but we had some good times at angelos. you're family is in my thoughts and prayers. god bless you. rest in peace . ellen engle
Elijah Wrenn
November 30, 2009
My mom and Faye works at Honeybaked Ham together. Faye gives my mom rides. Me and Dad always go their every Sat and we talk together. I can not believe she is gone. When I herd about this, I was shocked and upset. Will miss you.
Carla and Alana Kelly
November 30, 2009
Faye,
Even though we grew apart, you will always live on through Alana. You had one of the biggest hearts and would have done anything for anyone. We'll miss you.
Jackie Burks
November 30, 2009
I always thought a lot of Cahneewah, she was a fine person and a good friend back in the 1970`s. I am so sorry for your loss, I will be praying for all of you..
Tommy Griffin
November 29, 2009
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Cahneewah's untimely passing. We used to be next-door neighbors on Culpepper Avenue during the 1970's. Cahneewah was a wonderful person, loved by many, many people, and she will be sorely missed.
"Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted." - Matthew 5:4
Tammy Brewer-Bowden
November 29, 2009
Arica it was nice to see you T-G day just wish the circumstances were different. You and Travis are in my thoughts and prayers. Cahneewah was my best friend years ago and she has always been in my thoughts. I will never forget her. She was always a special person and she loved to laugh.
With love,
Tammy
Bubba Hudgins
November 29, 2009
Arica and Travis my prayers are with you both. Your mom was and always will be some one I cared dearly for. she came into my life many years ago. We shared many wonderful times together. Cahneewah, I will miss but never forget you. Love you kid.
Pat Stanley
November 29, 2009
Dear Arica & Family, I'm sorry to hear about Cahneewah. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Pat Stanley
Leigh Wrenn
November 29, 2009
Dear Arica, Kaitlin, Rhonda, Travis and all of your family,
I want you to know Elijah's and my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. I loved your mom. Arica. She was a very loving and compassionate person. I will miss her very much. Be strong, all of you, because I know you are. Love Leigh and Elijah
Beth Crawford
November 29, 2009
Arica & Family,
My thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family! I will miss seeing her come thru the drive thru @ work & asking her how you & Kaitlyn were!
Bobbie Therrien
November 29, 2009
Travis and Arica my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Faye you will be missed. I love you all. May God Bless you, may he cause his face to shine upon you and grant you peace. Love you lots
November 29, 2009
Faye
Thank you for being my friend
Eleanor Smith
resa downey
November 29, 2009
travis my thoughts and prayers are with you. hope you are good, may god bless you and your family. love you lots. aunt gina
Vicki Howe
November 29, 2009
My thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this trying time, she was a wonderful person and will be dearly missed!!! To Arica be strong for Turtle & if you ever need me I'm here!! Love Vicki
November 29, 2009
REST IN PEACE DEAR CAHNEEWAH, I AM REMEMBING THE DAY I DROVE YOUR MOM TO THE HOSPITAL WHEN YOU WERE BORN.
LOVE AND PRAYERS AND GODS BLESSINGS, TO YOUR FAMILY.
AUNT LOIS & UNCLE JACK
The Jacksons
November 29, 2009
Cahneewah, we love you and miss you always. We will take care of Arica and Kaitlyn always as well. We will see you again one day. You were a big part of our lives and a strong woman. Love Susan, James, and Brando.
R.I.P. Cahneewah Faye Creekmore
Betty Martin
November 29, 2009
Arika, I am so sorry for you and your family. Susan introduced me to your mom many years ago. Cahneewah always had a smile on her face. I hate that your family has experienced such a tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Lewis "Gus" Saunders
November 29, 2009
Thanksgiving Day was a very somber day for the Saunders family this year and every year henceforth will bring back the memories of sorrow,remorse and love that anyone that had the pleasure of knowing Cahneewah felt on this day.However there is sunshine above the darkend clouds as well which my family and maybe you as well have glimpsed and this is the memorys and feelings we all were blessed to share of my Sister Neewah.I love her and always will till I too shall pass over deaths unexscapable threshold and see her forevermore in the kingdom of our Loving Savior.I Love You Neewah.
Pam Strickland
November 29, 2009
Faye Thank You for being so kind to my son, he had nothing but good things to say about you. You will be missed. Thoughts and prayer are with your family
Gretchen Condon
November 29, 2009
Dear Alice and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter, mother, sister, grandmother -Cahneewah- I am not sure why God gives and takes away, but I am sure he had a good reason for taking Cahneewah away from all that loved her here on earth. I am sure Cahneewah is in a much better universe awaiting the day to be reunited with her family and friends. Hold strong until then and pray that God has her in his loving hands. God Bless all the people that knew this young woman.
November 29, 2009
My thoughts are with all of you. I am so sorry for your lose. For Faye, I will miss the tough pool games we used to play and miss you even more.
Pam Strickland
November 29, 2009
Faye thank you for loving and caring for my son. He had nothing but good things to say when he spoke of you. May you rest and peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the family
Bryce Cook
November 29, 2009
Faye I will miss you alot. You were very good to me, we played hide and seek which was so much fun. Thanks for all the trips to the beach and candy store. Love you always.
Thad Hudgins
November 29, 2009
I dont even know where to begin, there are so many memories. Cahneewah was my best friend in this world, she was always there for me and I always tried to be there for her. We shared so many wonderful times together, and nobody can ever take that away from me. She hasn't left us, she just went on ahead of us to help prepare a place for us with her forever. I will miss her so much. Until we meet again, I'll miss you baby. I LOVE YOU CAHNEEWAH.
Rhonda Ward
November 29, 2009
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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