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Betty Lou Rose Creech

April 17th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries

Betty Lou Creech of South Charleston, WV, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, just three days shy of her 90th birthday. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Creech, and her brothers James, Scottie, and Edgar Rose, and sisters Jean Lively, Patsy Fitch, and Doris Gallione.

A long time member of Humphrey’s Memorial United Methodist Church (now Dunbar United Methodist Church), Betty was steadfast in her faith and strong in her convictions. Unknown to many, she also kept a quick wit and sharp tongue hidden behind a loving smile and warm eyes of crystal blue. A unique standout from a generation of conservative values, Betty’s progressive world view made her a friend and ally to everyone, rich and poor, young and old.

Born the daughter of the manager of a company store, in Logan, WV, Betty completed high school before joining her father and siblings to run their family business, Rose Shopping Center. A staple of the Alum Creek community for many years, the customers who frequented “Rose’s” became just as much a part of the family as the Roses themselves. Even thirty years after the store closed, there wasn’t a time when Betty would be out in the community that she wouldn’t be approached by some friendly face wanting to see how she and her family were doing and share updates on their own. These were always faces that “used to come into the store.”

Beyond her faith and her work, Betty took most pride in her family. Survived by her three children; James (spouse: Terri), Joseph (spouse: Sandra), and Genie Creech of South Carolina and South Charleston, respectively, Betty was also the loving grandmother to her seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

Never one to be the center of attention, there will be a small service in the Chapel at Graceland Memorial Park on Friday, April 19, (what would have been Betty’s 90th birthday) at 1:00 pm to celebrate the life of an amazing woman, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother! In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), or a charity of your choice in her name.

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Marcie Childress Bell
5 years ago

Genie, so sorry for your loss?. The family added a lot to the Alum Creek community. Hugs, Marcie

Joyce Painter Galloway
5 years ago

Genie, so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom as a beautiful human being.

Butch Marker
5 years ago

Sorry about your loss condolences to the family

Janet (Burdette) Ward
5 years ago

I am so sorry your Mom and Grandmother has passed away. The times that I met her she was always so nice to me. She was so lucky to have been loved by all of you! Prayers for your peace and comfort.

Sherri Rose
5 years ago

My Aunt Betty was one in a million! Always a beautiful inspiration to everyone. This is a great loss for our entire family. Sending special love and hugs to my cousins, Jimmy, Genie & Joey.

Brenda Flowers
5 years ago

Sympathies to the Rose/ Creech Family. So sorry for your loss and Betty will be missed. Prayers for all.

5 years ago

sorry for your loss

Sheila Dent
5 years ago

Genie, I am so sorry about your mom’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and I know she will be greatly missed. Love and prayers!!

Helen Hubbard Cook
5 years ago

Heartfelt sympathies

Helen Hubbard Cook
5 years ago

With deepest sympathies ,treasure the memories.

Melissa , Richard, Wilma & Margie Mae Tyler
5 years ago

Our condolences to the Rose/Creech Family. So sorry for your loss. Betty will be missed. We have many fond memories of her and visits to Rose’s. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Susan Songer
5 years ago

We are so sorry to hear about Mamaw. You two were so close. We love and miss you.

Susan and Sarah

Ross Creech
5 years ago
Reply to  Susan Songer

Thank you! Love you both!

nancy taylor
5 years ago

Our condolences to the Rose and Creech Family. A part of the history of our lives and the community.
Eldon(JR) Fitzwater Family.

William Holstein
5 years ago

My condolences to the family, both immediate and extended. The few occasions I were at their home I was treated as family. You will all be remembered in my Prayers.

Kristina Carr
5 years ago

Remembering you in you loss. May God bless you and keep you in his arms.

Cheryl Belcher
5 years ago

Our sympathies to the Rose/Creech Family. I enjoyed many visits to “Rose’s” to get candy and see my Mom, Betty Belcher, who worked there for many years.

Katie Rowan
5 years ago

So sorry for you loss. MaMaw was always so good to me and her family truly cherished her.

Ross Creech
5 years ago
Reply to  Katie Rowan

Katie Rowan – she adored you (but that was partially b/c of her adoration of me…but I’ll let you count it as a win either way)!