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Shirley Ann Best Creek

Birth	:	13 Jun 1930 Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Jan 2021 Batavia, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Batavia Cemetery, Batavia, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9977080, -92.1661100
Description	:	Shirley Ann (Best) Creek, 90, of Batavia, IA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at her daughter’s home, with her family by her side. An open visitation in her honor will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Cranston Family Funeral Home in Eldon, IA. The family will not be present during this time. Mask and social distancing will be required. A private family service will be held, with burial in the Batavia Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Shirley’s honor may be directed to the family. Shirley... Read More	Shirley Ann (Best) Creek, 90, of Batavia, IA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at her daughter’s home, with her family by her side. An open visitation in her honor will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Cranston Family Funeral Home in Eldon, IA. The family will not be present during this time. Mask and social distancing will be required. A private family service will be held, with burial in the Batavia Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Shirley’s honor may be directed to the family. Shirley Ann Creek was born in Ottumwa, IA to Alonzo “Lonnie” and Laura (Swope) Best on June 13, 1930. She graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1948 and married her sweetheart, Robert Creek, of Batavia on October 6, 1949 at the Open Bible Church in Ottumwa where they were both members. Shirley and Robert owned and operated a dairy farm north of Batavia for 21 years. She was known for serving hearty meals to all the farm hands and hay helpers. After moving to town, she bought the Batavia Drive Inn so everyone could enjoy her awesome cooking. Moving on with a new adventure, she joined Robert as a team semi driver for Rose Way Trucking in which they won Team Drivers of the Year. They traveled all over the United States and formed many lasting friendships. Shirley was very active as a 4-H leader for many years and helped her children with their horse shows. She enjoyed camping with family and friends at Lake Rathbun, attending her grandchildren’s activities and Bible Study. Shirley was a “God’s Gift” as a caregiver to her husband. She had a heart of gold and welcomed anyone into their home. She always had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eyes, that we will carry in our hearts forever. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother that always made time for her family as well as having a cookie jar full of sweets. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Robert Creek; two children, Cindy (Rick) Bennett of Batavia, IA, and Randy (Carletta) Creek of Agency, IA; six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren; one sister, Gloria (Robert) Gossage of Arizona, as well as many extended family and friends. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Betty Clark Crowe and a brother, Alvin Best. Obituary courtesy of Cranston Family Funeral Home

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Shirley Ann Best Creek's memorial is located at: Batavia Cemetery, Batavia, Jefferson County, USA.
When did Shirley Ann Best Creek death?
Shirley Ann Best Creek death on 12 Jan 2021 in Batavia, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.9977080
Longitude: -92.1661100

Family Members:

Parent

Alvin Alonzo “Lonnie” Best

(1908 - 1982)

Laura J Swope Best

(1909 - 1983)

Siblings

Betty Jean “Fred” Best Crowe

(1928 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Batavia Cemetery
Batavia, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9977080, -92.1661100

2. Courtney Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9997711, -92.1788559

3. Holmes Family Cemetery
Batavia, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0175666, -92.1785349

4. Brethren Cemetery
Batavia, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9768000, -92.1240000

5. Coon Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0266991, -92.1243973

6. Walnut Hill Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0416985, -92.1355972

7. Morgan Burial Plot
Des Moines Township, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9837160, -92.0964340

8. Des Moines River Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9463000, -92.2042000

9. Rominger Cemetery
Batavia, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9379000, -92.1503000

10. Koons Cemetery
Locust Grove Township, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0286410, -92.0948960

11. Schrom Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0586014, -92.1885986

12. Sterner Cemetery
Bladensburg, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0125008, -92.2497025

13. Gregg Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0078011, -92.0811005

14. McCleary Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9892006, -92.0805969

15. Ellsworth Cemetery
Ashland, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9500182, -92.2251806

16. Gantz Cemetery
Abingdon, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0464000, -92.1017000

17. Ashland Cemetery
Ashland, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9570000, -92.2410000

18. Gray Family Cemetery
Abingdon, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0722387, -92.1529565

19. Hackney Grave
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9833429, -92.2640634

20. Brumsey Cemetery
Agency, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0097386, -92.2668483

21. Smith Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0758018, -92.1744003

22. Bradfield Plot
Locust Grove Township, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0615330, -92.1014040

23. Eldon Cemetery
Eldon, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9296989, -92.2249985

24. Abingdon Cemetery
Abingdon, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0821720, -92.1363580