Ruth Olivia Creasman Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth Olivia Creasman (Dallas, North Carolina), born in Gaston, North Carolina, who passed away on July 30, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Olivia Creasman to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Benny Creasman; her parents, Frank Grant and Elsie Smith; her daughters, Rhonda Phifer and Nena Gonzalez; her sisters, Mary Lou Setzer and Brenda Rice; her grandchildren, Josh Phifer and Logan Vellers; and her son-in-law Joe Vellers.

She is survived by: her children, Benjie Creasman, Nita McFee (Ronnie) and Quita Vellers; her grandchildren, Chris McSwain (Rebecca), Neil McSwain (Kyrie), Samantha Gonzalez, Tabitha Gonzalez, Jeremy Helms (Melody), Callie Smith (Cody), Kayla Creasman and Austin Butler; and her caregiver Carolyn Huffman. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Independent Tabernacle, 2128 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy., Dallas, NC 28034.