Wanda Creasey Obituary
Wanda Lou Creasey
April 15, 1930 -- May 22, 2025
Wanda, surrounded by her loving family, crossed over to be with her loved ones in the early morning hours of Thursday May 22nd. The love of/for her family was always her guiding light and purpose throughout her life. Supportive and caring, generous and giving, she sometimes put the well-being of her loved ones above her own needs.
Wanda was a long-time employee of the Osco/Jewel company where she worked as a cosmetics consultant and salesperson. She loved long solo walks, endearing many people to call her "the Walking Lady." She was deeply loved by many and will be sorely missed.
Wanda was born in Bicknell, IN to Elmer and Christina DeCoursey. She was the last of five siblings who all preceded her in death. Billie Lee, Virginia Mae, Larry Wayne, and Betty. She graduated from Bicknell High School. She married the love of her life Carl Leslie Creasey on June 29th, 1950. Together they raised a family of
four children. (Carl passed away in 1993.)
Wanda is survived by Children: Carl Wayne Creasey/Rebecca, Joseph Ray Creasey/ Linda Fay, Christina Davis Doug (dec), Eva Cook/ Mark.
Grandchildren: Eric Davis/Aimee, lan Davis/Amanda, Angie Arnold/Mark, Brandy Ewing/Mike, Hank Palmer/Ashley, Jennifer Creasey/ Mark Skaggs, Neil Creasey/Heather, Anthony Creasey.
Great Grandchildren: Kylie and Logan Ewing, Caleb, Ellie, and Amia Davis, Kaia and Atlas Palmer, Zoey, Molly and Abigail Creasey, Dylan Arnold (Jourdan), Ashlyn Bowen (Thomas), Kristopher Hedden, Jeremy Hedden (Samantha), Adam Hedden (Hannah) Nick Davis (Hannah).
Great Great Grandchildren: Charli and Lizzie. Ella, Winston, Saylor and Parker.
A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday May 28th, 2025, at the West Side Christian Church 126 N 8th St, West Terre Haute, IN. Visitation from 5-7pm.
Services at 7pm. Chris Wilbur officiating. Cremation is scheduled with an internment at Dunlap Cemetery TBD. Limited to immediate family and invited guests. Many thanks to Fitzpatrick Funeral Home for arrangements and assistance. Heartfelt thanks to Elara Caring Hospice Care for their professionalism and support.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to West Side Christian Church.
Online condolences can be left at: www.fitzpatrick-funeralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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