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Shirley Creekmore Obituary

Shirley Faithful Creekmore, 71, was a loving, Christian woman who loved the Lord and was a wonderful mother and wife. She lived her life for Christ and all she did was a reflection of her Savior. She loved life and loved to make all those around her smile. Her passion for life showed in her love of music, fishing with her family or cooking a huge meal to feed loved ones and friends. Now she begins her journey with Christ. She is survived by her husband Joseph Creekmore; three wonderful children, son Anthony Franklin Faithful, daughters, Cynthia Faithful Smith and Gina Faithful Williams; five grandchildren, Tatum Faithful Eason, Dustin Tyler Faithful, Fahlon Brooks Faithful, George Bradley Smith and William Chadwick Smith; brothers, Lester Williams, Bill Williams and Tim Williams; sisters, Louise Twine, Rachel Slade, Patricia Ayscue and Joyce Daughtridge. Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gerald Parker officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 PM Monday night and other times at the home, 5764 Terri Wood Dr., Rocky Mount. On-line condolences may be sent to the Creekmore family by visiting www.cornerstonefuneralhomeandcremations.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations, 1052 South First Street, Nashville, NC 27856.

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Published by Rocky Mount Telegram on Aug. 15, 2011.

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Cleola Johnson

August 16, 2011

To the family God is with you. "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." - Saint Matthew 5:4 King James Version of the Holy Bible. My heart is deeply saddened over the death of Mrs. Shirley Creekmore. Shirley was the host of a gospel program on local televison station WHIG. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. I am sorry for your loss and will remember the family in prayer. With heartfelt sympathy, Cleo.

V. Gail Proctor

August 15, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Keeping you all in thoughts and prayers.

August 15, 2011

We are saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days to come. Jimmy and Cindy Wood.

Tammy Carter

August 15, 2011

May God comfort you as only He can during this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you Joe and with the rest of the family.

sandra webb

August 15, 2011

my prayers are with the family,during this time in need.she will be truly missed by her friends and family.now she has gone to be with jesus,pain free and looking down from heaven on all of us.we love you shirley

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