Fayetteville, Georgia
Oct 19, 1922 – Feb 6, 2016
CREEL, Katherine Polk Katherine Polk Creel, 93, of Fayetteville departed this life February 6, 2016, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 3:00 PM, McDonough Road Baptist Church, Fayetteville, GA, with Dr. David Chancey and Dr. J.W. Wallis officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. A private family interment will follow the service. Lady Katherine Polk was born on October 19, 1922 in Vidalia, GA to Ima Dennis Polk and Grover Cleveland Polk. She grew up in Vidalia, Monticello and Atlanta, GA. Katherine was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Polk Marco (James) and four of her brothers, Earl Franklin Polk (Ethel), James Cleveland Polk (Billie), Joseph Seals Polk (Jackie), and Grover Carl Polk (Charlotte). Her youngest brother George Woodruff Polk (Ouida) survives her. In addition to her roles as a loving wife and mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, she managed the family business for many years and later in life became a successful lumber broker. She was widely admired for her lively intelligence, quick wit, creativity, culinary skills and generosity. Family, friends, neighbors, acquaintances and sometimes even strangers were always welcome at her dining table. Katherine married Theron Alton Creel, Sr. on March 28, 1942. Her devoted husband Theron died on March 3, 2003 just days shy of their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary. She is survived by her two sons and their wives, Theron Alton Creel, Jr. (Jan) and Steven Douglas Creel (Susan); and one daughter and her husband, Susan Creel Lawhorne (Tommy). Additional survivors include six grandchildren and their spouses: Cathy Creel, Cay Daniel, Randall Mealor (Lara), Gervaise Gerstner-Petersen (Gary), Thomas Lawhorne III (Claire), and Elle Creel; nine great-grandchildren and their spouses, Candy Feenan (Jason), Cooper Creel, Catherine Daniel, Christopher Daniel, Grace Gerstner, Olivia Gerstner, Everleigh Mealor, Thomas Lawhorne IV, and Julia Lawhorne; and one great-great-granddaughter, Emma Feenan. Survivors also include two step-grandchildren, Margaux Petersen and Meyer Petersen, numerous nieces and nephews, and devoted friend, Emory Holbrook. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial donation to McDonough Road Baptist Church, 352 McDonough Road, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville Chapel - www.mowellfuneralhome.com
My most sincere condolences to the Creel family. Mrs. Creel was always a caring and loving woman who was a wonderful wife and mother to her family. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Quite a lady!
Bill Lee
March 08, 2016 | Lilburn, GA
Some people forever remain a wonderful memory, and Mrs. Katherine will be one of those memories. I think of her and I smile. To the family, she is irreplaceable and unforgettable and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pam Murphy Fowler Bruce
February 14, 2016
To the Creel family, please accept my condolences.
Pat J
February 08, 2016 | Atlanta
From the very first time we met you , we loved you and Mr. Creel. You welcomed our family into your family and always made us feel right at home. You will be remembered as being the sweetest lady, the best cook, and truly a grand "Southern Belle". Thank you for being a part of our family . You will be missed by so many.
Carla Smith Pearson and all the Smith family
Carla Pearson
February 08, 2016 | Arlington, TX
My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
February 08, 2016
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one.
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February 08, 2016
My condolence to the Creel family, may your loving and happy memories remain in your heart and comfort you in your time of grief.
2 Cor.I : 3&4 May The Most High God of all comfort be with your family
February 08, 2016 | Rex Ga
Katherine, I will always Love You. You were my friend and I will never forget how much you always did for me. Especially helping me take care of my mother. Your were someone I could always talk to.We had some good times. Especially some of the trips we took in the lumber business. Adam,Missie,Pam loved you dearly.Your were always there for us. Be careful in Heaven driving your Cadillac on the streets of gold. Jesus got a true friend.
We Love you. Bennie Pam Missie Adam.
February 08, 2016
