She is survived by her son, Clayton Wayne Creel & wife Nixa; daughters, Cheryl Lynn Moffett & husband Kenny, Shelly Annette Traxler & husband Brad; sisters, Melinda Campisi & husband Rocky, Sonja Lambright & husband James; grandchildren, Andy Moffett, Taylor Moffett, Tiffany Moffett, Landon Creel, Ashton Creel, Cameron Creel, Ethan Traxler, Kristan Traxler; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Ione is preceded in death by her husband, Bennett Franklin Creel; parents, Jw & Viola Murphy.
She dedicated 36 years of teaching, volunteering and mentoring the students of Big Sandy. She was a no nonsense teacher who wanted her students to all be successful and reach their full potential.
She was a steward for God and a pillar of the Big Sandy Baptist Church who served and put others before herself. She volunteered with the Girl Scouts and the Boy Scouts of America for many years.
Her passion was planning road trips and seeing the world. She was able to take each of her grandkids on their Senior trip while battling Cancer.
Her battle with Cancer did not stop her from living the life God gave her.
Her strength, courage, love, peace, kindness, dignity and joy came from her faith in following God's directions for her life. This is what she made sure we all knew and saw in her; God's love, salvation and faith.
In lieu of flowers family request donations be made to the Purple and White Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 188, Dallardsville, Tx 77332. Make checks payable to Big Sandy ISD in the Memo write Purple & White Scholarship.
A Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 with a Graveside Services beginning at 2:00 PM at Big Sandy Cemetery with Pastors, Tom Dobbs, Chris Knox & Quentin Mathews officiating.
Condolences(11)
Pam Newman
Goodrich, TX Tuesday, February 9, 2021 She will be truly missed.Susan Angel
Texas City, TX Thursday, January 28, 2021 As some people journey through life, they leave footprints wherever they go - footprints of kindness and love, courage and compassion, humor and inspiration, joy and faith. Even though you are gone, we can still look back and clearly see the trail you left behind. A trail bright with hope and thanksgiving for having known you. May God keep you ever in his arms and at peaceWe love and miss you. The Angel Families
Joanie LUTHERCRISTAN
Livingston, TX Thursday, January 28, 2021 Condolences to this family. My kids had her as teacher at Big Sandy.Denton & Regina Maze
Segno, TX Thursday, January 28, 2021 Ms. Creel was a terrific lady & a wonderful teacher. She will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.Dusty Griffin
Bluewater, TX Wednesday, January 27, 2021 She was my 1st grade teacher . She also coached me in baseball . Always a positive influence . Sorry to hear that she is gone . This world needs to be filled with people like her .Robert e Mcdonald
Livingston, TX Tuesday, January 26, 2021 enjoyed working with Mrs Creel,she was character and very supportiveSamantha Bonilla
Nederland, TX Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Our deepest condolences to your family. May God comfort you during this time. Sincerely, The Bonilla FamilySally Morrison
Livingston, TX Tuesday, January 26, 2021 So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the familyJeanette
Oak ridge, TN Monday, January 25, 2021 I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. She was and is such a beautiful soul.Love you
Rebecca LaPoint
galveston, TX Monday, January 25, 2021 I am sorry for the loss of your wonderful and beautiful mother. May she RIP in peace free from pain. prayers for the familyDanny and Francie Moseley
Livingston, TX Monday, January 25, 2021 We loved Mrs. Creel. She was a sweet person to work with at school, one-act play, and other school events. Love from us to you all .