Mrs. Della Magaree Creech was born on April 9, 1926, to John and Canella Bryant. She entered eternal rest on Monday, November 15, 2021, at the age of ninety-six. 

Born and raised in Clinton, NC. Della obtained her education through the Sampson County public school system. She moved to Smithfield, married, raised her family, and maintained a career with Burlington Industries for many years.

Family who predeceased Mrs. Creech are her parents, John and Canella Bryant, husband, Herbert McKinley Creech, and children; Davis Byrd, Cassandra Roberson, Herman McClamb, and Walter Byrd. 

Mrs. Della M. Creech leaves to mourn her loss, Hortense Gardner of Wilson, NC; Lula Creech of Wilson, NC; Therman McClamb (Sandra) of Charlotte, NC; Herbert Byrd (Thomasina) of Selma, NC; Aldostin Byrd (Rose) of Smithfield, NC; James Guest (Dorothy) of Smithfield; eleven grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, devoted niece Bernice Durham and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Viewing: Saturday November 20, 2021 at the Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremations Chapel 302 S. Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm. Facial coverings are required inside the building.

Funeral Service: Sunday November 21, 2021 at the Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel, public viewing from 12:00 noon until 12:30 pm. Funeral services start at 12:30. Seating will be limited, and facial coverings are required. These services will stream live on our Facebook page at 12:30 pm. 

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Guest Book

Family or Deceased Name: Family of Delia Robinson

Your Name: Evelyn Slappy

Email: evelynslappy@gmail.com

Message: Delia was a beautiful person, inside and out. Filled with much love, compassion and wisdom. She was truly a woman inspired by God. She has positively touched so many lives. Delia will be greatly missed. Thank you for being in my family’s life.

Date: 11212021

Family or Deceased Name: Creech Family

Your Name: Rev. Dr. Robert O'Neal, Jr.

Email: roneal@liberty.edu

Message: We at The Tabernacle can only imagine the grief and sorrow that you bear. May you find comfort during this time as God strengthens your heart with His love and peace.

With caring thoughts and prayers from the church family of O’Neal Revival Tabernacle and Rev. Dr. Robert O’Neal, Senior Pastor.

Date: 11/19/21

Family or Deceased Name: Mrs. Della Creech

Your Name: Hazel F. Sanders and Family

Email: shazel.matthew01@gmail.com

Message: To the Family of Sister Della Creech: Sorry to hear of your loss, Sister Creech was a wonderful and caring lady and will be missed by her family and others. 

Sincerely, Hazel F. Sanders & Family

Date: November 18, 2021