Juanita Mae Creech

Juanita Mae Creech 89, of Teays Valley, WV went Home to be with the Lord on August 2, 2024. She was a member of Teays Valley Church of God. She was born August 3, 1934 in Given, WV to the late Mary F. Casto Kessel and Hansel "Hank" Kessel. Juanita grew up in the country and was known to ride her horse to school. Later in life she moved to Dunbar and graduated from Dunbar High School in 1953. She went on to attend and graduate from Charleston Business College and with those skills she was hired as a Secretary/Clerk for Union Carbide. At another point in her career, she was a Nutritionist Instructor for the State of West Virginia. Later in her life, she was a Sales Representative for Nutro Pet Products. On December 3, 1955 Juanita married the love of her life, the late William 'Bill" D. Creech. And in 1964 she became a homemaker and mother to their surviving daughter, Teresa A. Creech. In those years she worked side by side with Bill at his shop, Horseman's Supply and could always be found at area horse shows helping Bill sell horse tack and supplies and supporting Teresa with her love of horses. Juanita was known for her vibrant outgoing personality. She had a deep love for people, gardening, canning, traveling, cooking, dancing, horse shows, her grand dogs, attending community senior centers, and being a member of several organizations such as Woods & Irons Garden Club, KVHA, Putnam County Republican Club, Bunko, KWHA and Gable Gals of Teays Valley. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, William 'Bill" D. Creech; sisters: Willa D. Davis, Wanda L. Basham and Anna D. Cunningham. She is survived by her loving daughter, Teresa A. Creech of Teays Valley, WV; sister, Sherry Kessel of Scott Depot, WV; and special friends: David and Susan Frampton, Drema Davis, Sara Kell and Lori Kaeberle. Special thanks to the doctors and the nurses of Thomas Memorial Hospital and Hubbard Hospice House of Charleston, WV. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Juanita's Life 7:00 pm Friday September 6, 2024 at Chapman Funeral Home Hurricane Rev. Dr. Melissa Pratt and Rev. David Bowen officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations in honor of Juanita to: St. Jude's Children Hospital (www.stjude.org or 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105) or your charity of choice. Her journey has begun~ think of her as living in the hearts of those she touched…And she was loved so much. Anyone wishing to leave an online memory may do so by visiting Juanita’s tribute page at: www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Chapman Funeral Home 3941 Teays Valley Road Hurricane, WV 25526 is honored to serve the family again.

Juanita Mae Creech

August 3, 1934 - August 2, 2024