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Wanda Creel Obituary
She was born in Noma, Fla., and had lived in Bay County since 1970. Mrs. Creel was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed greatly by her family and friends. She had worked as an insurance agent, and was one of the first Head Start teachers in the state of Florida.
She was predeceased by her husband, Hilton Creel, in 2002; her grandson, Paul A. Creel in 2004; and Nero the Elephant Dog.
Survivors include nine children, Glenda Sue Boutwell of Dothan, Ala., Linda Grace Collins (Earl) of Dothan, Ala., Bo Creel (Cecelia) of Bayou George, George D. Creel of Prattville, Ala., James R. Creel (Barbara), Phillip A. Creel (Debbie) and Sidney L. creel (Brenda) all of Deatsville, Ala.; Myron D. Creel (Oksana) of Panama City and Sheila L. Wambo (Dr. John) of Lynn Haven; five adopted children, Thomas Womble (Margie) of Prattville, Ala., Michelle Bruno of New York City, N.Y., John Keenan of Denver Colo., Adelaide Whittington and Ariane Whittington, both of Southport. A special friend, Sheila Penttala of Orange Beach, Ala.; her grandchildren, Darren and Farrah Collins, Brian and Monica Collins, John and Kimberly King, Greg and Amy Boutwell, Gary and Carolyn Boutwell, Glen and Jolene Boutwell, Michael and Karen Creel, Jeffrey Creel, Brian and Kelley Chandler, Kevin Cartee, Ryan Creel, Terry and Leah Creel, Jerry Creel, Charlie and Jill Benton, Adam Creel, Jeremy and Nicole Roten, John and Brandy Ramsey, Lauren Henley, Vyacheslav Guryanov, and Matthew and Courtney Creel; her great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Collins, Payton Boutwell, Ostin Creel, Kristin Warner, Brittany Creel, Meagan Creel, Caroline Creel, Brandon Creel, Cody Creel, Holly Creel, Jacob Chandler, Payton Chandler, Kayla Cartee, Katie Cartee, Allison May, Julie Cooper, Courtney Cooper, Owen Luke May, Austin Creel, Sara Catherine Creel, Megan Jolly, Haley Jolly Tayler Creel, Kaeleigh Starling, Kimberly Ramsey, Victoria Ramsey, Olivia Ramsey, Carson Benton, Andrew Creel, Rylan Cartee, Samantha Creel, Nina Creel, Easton Boutwell, Alana Boutwell, Kylee Boutwell, Emma Boutwell, Anna Boutwell, T. J. Creel, Emma Creel, Sam Creel McCallister Creel, Andy Evans, Langston Creel and Carter King, Lorna Collins, Clara Collins, Ashley Collins, P. J. Collins, and Tyler Collins; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.. Also surviving are her sisters, Dorothy Culbreth of Dothan, Ala., and Faye Crawford of Hartford, Ala.; numerous nieces and nephews; and Riley the Wonder Dog.
A funeral service will begin at 3 p.m. Friday at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Milton Creel, the Rev. Robert Creel, the Rev. Jimmy Creel and Pastor John Ramsey officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2011. Mrs. Creel's grandsons will serve as her pallbearers.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.kentforestlawn.com.
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2403 Harrison Ave.
Panama City, Fla. 32405
850-763-4694
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Memories and Condolences
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Connie Harris Brown
June 20, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to all the Creel Family. I so enjoyed getting to talk with her at the last Creel reunion. She shared tips on cooking, stories of her kids,and how Panama City had changed over the years. She will be missed. We will keep everyone in our prayers.
Jennifer Vigil
June 20, 2011
My deepest sympathies to Bo Creel and his family. Our family sends prayers of peace for this sad time. Jennifer & Marcus Vigil
John Keenan
June 19, 2011
I'm sorry that I wasn't around, but i always knew she loved me and thought of me. She will be missed every time i'm back home.
Cathy Wright
June 18, 2011
My sincere condolences to the family. I had not seen Wanda (Mawmaw) as I knew her from my son-in-law Michael, and daughter Karen, and my grandchildren for many years. I remember she always had a smile, and a kind word for everyone. She will be missed by many. She was a true lady.
June 18, 2011
My sincere condolences to the family. I had not seen Wanda(Mawmaw)as I knew her from my son-in law Michael, and daughter Karen,and my grandchildren, but I will always remember her smile, and her genuine concern for others. She was a true lady, and will be missed by many.
James "Darren" Collins
June 18, 2011
The phone calls and yearly visits that we shared and the good times that Lorna and Kait had sitting on your lap and watching Riley run crazy are going to be truly missed. I am so glad I followed the dream you led me to, and went to Orlando. Once that change was made, I always told people it was my Maw-Maw that did it! Everytime I go to Mexico Beach, I know you will be with us all at El Governor! I hope that your children always remember where they came from, cause your grandchildren will never forget. Always your biggest admirer!!!
I will miss you! Tyndall will not be right without stopping by and you having a newspaper waiting for me with the schedule of the show!!! I Love You!!
June 18, 2011
My condolences to the Creel family. Mrs. Creel was a wonderful, giving lady. She loved life and everything in it. My life was enriched and blessed by knowing her.
Kathy Adams, Kelley and Amanda
June 17, 2011
I was saddened to hear of "Ma Ma's" passing, as my children knew her. They always spoke fondly of her, and she was always so gracious and kind to them and me. She always treated them as her own grandchildren. I know you will all have an empty spot in your hearts that will never fill up. God bless you all.
Pat Leggett and the Covington Children
John Kelley
June 17, 2011
My condolences to the family of Wanda. I have known Wanda all my life and remember her kindness and happy smile since my early childhood in the 1940's. Wanda was always a friend and helper to everyone, and never met a stranger. I have not seen Wanda since the passing of her father (my Uncle), but have always kept she, Hilton and the family in my mind and heart. May she and Hilton now enjoy eternal peace and rest in glory. John G. Kelley,Jr.
Mike Creel
June 16, 2011
Aunt Wanda never let you leave hungry and she never let you leave without a smile on your face! She was one of the best "country cooks" that ever lived and one of happiest people I've ever known. She helped me see the humor and hope in every difficult situation. I loved her greatly and will miss her terribly!
Steve Creel
June 16, 2011
Aunt Wanda loved people. Her door was always open to anyone who wanted to stop by for just a minute or even a day or two. Her smile and laughter was contagious and she always made you feel good about taking the time to go and see her. I loved her and I know she loved me. I also know she loved Jesus and, of course, He loved her. Because of that, one day I'll see her again and I'll recognize her by the smile she always wore and the twinkle that was always in her eye. Thank you Lord for Aunt Wanda.
Tammy Creel
June 15, 2011
Aunt Wanda you have a million dollar smile that I am going to miss. Thank you for loving me. You will be missed! I have special memories to keep close to my heart because of you.
Love you!
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