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Fannie Creekmur Obituary
Fannie W. Creekmur PORTSMOUTH - Fannie M. Wadley Creekmur, 88, of the 200 block of Choate St., died Aug. 17, 2008, in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Portsmouth. Born in Kinston, N.C., she was the widow of Samuel Wadley and Lorenza Creekmur. She was a member of First Baptist Church South Portsmouth, its Missionary Choir and Pastor's Aid. Survivors include three daughters, Catherine Reynolds, Gloria Jean Gatling and Rosetta Wadley; two stepdaughters, Vanessa McCall and DiAngela Campbell; three stepsons, Lorenza Creekmur Jr., J. Carroll Creekmur and Darryl Creekmur; two brothers, David Blackwell (Gloria) and Levi Croom; 19 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; special niece, Nellie Baysmore; other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be at noon Thursday in First Baptist Church South Portsmouth by the Rev. Warren Amlet. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery. Viewing will begin Wednesday at noon in Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth. The family will be at 167 Allard Road, Portsmouth. The body will be in the church Thursday at 11 a.m. www.fisherfuneral.com.
Memories and Condolences
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Betty Bynum
August 21, 2008
I grieve along with you and the entire family at this very difficult time. May God and precious memories sustain you.
Dollie Wells
August 20, 2008
To Catherine and the Creekmur Family - My sincere sympathy to you and the rest of the family in your time of loss. My prayer is that God will grant you peace and serenity.
NORMA ROGERS
August 19, 2008
TO THE CREEKMUR & WADLEY FAMILY - MAY GOD'S LOVE AND PEACE SURROUND AND COMFORT YOU DURING THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. ROSETTA, PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCE.
Cheryl Evans
August 19, 2008
Mud and Sheila,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you both.
Vickie Long
August 19, 2008
Rosetta, nothing is more dear than a mother's love. Her memories will be forever in your heart and this will keep your strong through this difficult time.
Kiera Rustay
August 19, 2008
To the family (especially Rosetta),
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
MARIA NORMAN
August 19, 2008
To The Wadley-Creekmur Family,
I thank God for the opportunity to have met your loved one, and there is a blessed assurance in knowing that she is resting in the Arms of Jesus. Always cherish the precious memories, and continuously Thank God for the time she was given here on earth with each of you. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Continue to "Trust God".
August 19, 2008
To the Family of Miss Fannie...
I'm sorry to hear of your recent loss. Please know Ms. Fannie has gone to rest and will rise when Jesus calls her name (John 11:23). What a glorious time it will be when we see our loved ones again.
Sincerely,
Crystal - Baltimore, MD
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