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Gloria Halstead Creef

1941 - 2023

Gloria Halstead Creef obituary, 1941-2023, Chesapeake, VA

BORN

1941

DIED

2023

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Graham Funeral Home & Cremation Services

1112 Kempsville Road

Chesapeake, Virginia

Gloria Creef Obituary

Gloria Halstead Creef passed away from COPD on January 20, 2023. She was born in Norfolk, VA on September 15, 1941 to Edward Clarence and Evelyn Ashley Halstead. She grew up in the Berkley section of Norfolk and graduated from Princess Anne High School. She is survived by her son, Wayne Alan Creef of Chesapeake; grandchildren, Ryan Halstead Creef and Lindsay Cyllene Creef; great-grandsons Kaeden Wayne Creef and Ryker Ashlee Creef and former daughter-in-law, Pamela Clampitt Creef, all of Chesapeake. She is also survived by her sister, Judy Shumadine, her brother, Don Halstead , a niece and three nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, of almost 60 years, Larry Wayne Creef, her parents, and a granddaughter, Deanna Ashley Creef. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Gloria was a member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church for many years.

A graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 29, 2023.

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Charlie Hurd

January 29, 2023

Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom, Wayne. We're thinking of you!
Ann & Charlie Hurd

Pam Creef

January 25, 2023

Nana, what can I say? It was bad enough that Pa left us, now you are gone too. The only thing that makes it bearable is knowing you are back together and happy again. I hope you both know how much you really mean to me. You were basically my surrogate parents for so many years. I will always have many wonderful memories of our family gatherings and especially Christmas as I know how much you both loved it. It won't be the same without you guys, but just know we will always have you in our hearts and I find comfort in knowing we will all be together again one day. Love you guys dearly. We all miss you both more than you know.

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