Rebecca Ann Creasy

Born in Nashville, TN on August 1, 1942, to parents Thomas Albert and Verna Mai (Bryan) Clark, Becky lived a life of service to others from early on. Despite her large family, Becky always made time for everyone and poured herself into others, always putting herself last. She cared deeply for her family and friends and was more than happy to be the central figure in the lives of her children and grandchildren. She was ever present at her grandchildren’s special events, a reliable supporter of all of their fundraisers and interests, the safe place everyone landed when sick or hurt or just visiting from out of town, the creator of many family traditions that will live on, a confidant who her daughters could call for anything (a phone call with her was like a good therapy session), and a loyal friend to many. Being all of those things brought her the greatest joy.

Countless hours were spent compiling family recipes, planning for reunions, journaling for her grandchildren, keeping organized albums of family photos, recording every important event of anyone else’s on her wall calendar (and always remembered to ask them about it later), or putting thoughtful notes with every keepsake in her house so her family would know its history when she could no longer remember. Everything she did was a gift for others.

When she wasn’t caring for her family, she was often tending to her houseplants or flowers, listening to her favorite music, watching football, visiting antique stores to search for her favorite Disney character, Goofy, taking road trips to her husband’s hometown, and enjoying movies with heartfelt storylines which she’d always recommend to someone who she knew would appreciate it. Her meals were simple, but everything she cooked was made with love and became instant favorites, which is reflective of many other things she did. She knew how to turn the ordinary into extraordinary.

Becky grew up in East Nashville where her father was a home builder and her family attended Lockeland Baptist Church. She had many fond memories of playing in Shelby Park and around the Lockeland Springs neighborhood with her siblings and neighbors’ children. She graduated from Isaac Litton High School, served as a Sunday school teacher at her church, and had a long career at BellSouth where she retired in 1987. She made friends everywhere she went and remembered everyone by name, from the hair salon to restaurants she frequented, and some of her most cherished friends were those she worked with.

She married the love of her life, William (“Bill”) Edward Creasy, on May 27, 1980, and was the most loyal and devoted companion one could ask for. Bill and Becky shared many travels in their early years thanks to his career at American Airlines. They also had a firm understanding of what was important — the simplicity of living a life with those you love — and built a life together that reflected these values. Their love story is one that many others only dream of. Bill’s health began to fail him long before hers, and she provided loving care for him in their home for as long as possible. When he moved to Trevecca Center for Rehab and Healing in 2020, she visited him as often as possible, usually several times a week, and continued weekly visits throughout this last year even with her own health issues. Every visit concluded with a kiss and holding hands (from their respective wheelchairs when she could no longer walk), a symbol of their unconditional and unending love.

She also had a great sense of humor and often joked with Bill, the rest of her family, and everyone else from hair stylists to hospice aids. Being petite, she endured being picked on sometimes (most often by her son-in-law), and always had the best comebacks. Her quick wit was appreciated by her family up until her last days when she cut her eyes at Ron because she couldn’t deliver a verbal jab.

Her life was a living example of the Bible verse, Ephesians 4:32 — “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.” She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her and forever in our hearts.

She was the loving and devoted mother of Pam Hailey Rice (Ron) of Lebanon, TN and Sheri Hailey Raymer (Ross) of Chapmansboro, TN. Cherished wife of William (“Bill”) E. Creasy. Adored Nana of grandchildren Stephanie Rice Miller (Jason), Austin Rice (fiancé Teal Gang), Kristy Raymer Ross (Robert), Ross Raymer III, and Garrett Raymer, and great-grandchildren Andrew Miller, Silas Miller, Franklin Ross, and Alexander Ross. Beloved stepmother to Bill’s children Mark Creasy (Mel), Keith Creasy (deceased), and Tammy Creasy Acciari (Nic), Grandma Becky to Bill’s grandchildren Shannon Creasy, Mark Creasy Jr. (Liz), Cassie Creasy Madison (Mike), Julia Acciari, and Geff Acciari, and his great-grandchildren Anthony Creasy and Jonathan Creasy. Precious sister of Robert Glen Clark (Mary Ann), Wayne Clark (JoRene), Jewel Clark VanDewerker (Van), and her only surviving sibling Fay Clark Ray (Don), doting aunt to many nieces and nephews, and dear cousin to many originating from Carthage, TN.

Special thanks to the wonderful doctors and nurses at St. Thomas West, Alive Hospice, and the office of Dr. Richard Martin.

A celebration of Becky’s life will be held at Hermitage Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, Old Hickory, TN, with visitations on Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 4:00—7:00 PM and on Friday, December 29, 2023 from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Graveside services will be held Friday at 11:00 AM with Rev. Sandra Clay officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Creasy family by selecting "Add a Memory" at the bottom of this page.