Claudine Simpson Creasman

Asheville – Claudine Simpson Creasman, 87, of Asheville, went home to be with her Lord on February 26, 2011 at Cedar Mountain House in Brevard. Born in Bristol, Va., to the late Henry and Eva Leonard Simpson, Claudine resided most of her life in Buncombe County. Aside from her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Hampton, and a brother, Johnny Simpson. Survivors include three children; Tom Creasman and wife Sheila, of Cincinnati, Ohio; Pat Loftis and husband Tony of Brevard; and John Creasman and wife Nancy of Asheville. Also surviving are seven grandchildren: Tiffani Creasman, Chelsea Lillback, Whitney Recker, Marsha King, Leanne Loftis, Aaron Creasman and Kevin Creasman; and three great-grandchildren: Keira Lillback, Triston King, and Adelyn Creasman. Claudine was a faithful member of Biltmore Baptist Church for more than 50 years and taught in the Children's Department there for more than 20 years. She worked for CP Clare & Company in Fairview. She was a member of the Biltmore Lions Club and the North Carolina Army National Guard Auxiliary. She also volunteered with Western Carolina Rescue Ministries. Claudine had a firm belief that everyone should enjoy family and friends whenever possible. She had a quick smile and a mischievous sense of humor. To engage a perfect stranger in conversation was one of her hallmarks. She expressed a love for people and often extended a helping hand. She was our Mother Teresa. Funeral services will be at 11 am on Saturday, March 5, 2011, in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road with the Reverend Dr. Ian Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Sky View Memorial Park in Asheville. Visitation for family and friends will be from 6 pm to 8 pm on Friday, March 4, 2011, at the chapel of Groce Funeral Home. Flowers are appreciated but donations can be made to the Cedar Mountain House, 11 Sherwood Ridge Rd, Brevard, NC 28712.