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Shirley Creef Obituary

Shirley M. Creef CHESAPEAKE - Shirley Merilyn Creef passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. She was born in Newport News to the late Grace and Harvey Seal. She was predeceased by her son, Fred Barret. She was a member of Great Bridge Baptist Church and a retired bank teller. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Albert Creef; daughters, Lynne Roberts, Mary Linda Dunlow, husband Bernie; sons, David Barret, Jeff Barret; grandchildren, Bernie Jr., Brian, Jacquelyne, Johnny, Ronnie, Joseph Patrick, Jeff Jr., Tiffany Anne, Kyle; great-grand sons, Josh (Hemi), Raven; several close family members and friends. A visitation will be held at Twiford Colonial Chapel Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 6 until 8 p.m. The funeral will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Twiford Colonial Chapel at 11 a.m. Twiford Funeral Home, Chesapeake, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 10, 2009.

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Tom & Carol Barrett O'Cull

November 11, 2009

Tom and I are sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one, Shirley. We have you in our thoughts and prayer during this time of sorrow.
May God bless each of you during this time.
Love Tom and Carol Barrett O'Cull

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