Gwendolyn Montgomery Creager

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Gwendolyn Marie Montgomery Creager, age 69 of Estill Springs passed away August 24, 2024 surrounded by her closest caregivers, her husband, daughter, sister, best friend and housekeeper. It was a blessing she could come home and be around the people she loved in a peaceful environment in her sanctuary space.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Chaplin Jeff Collet officiating. Burial will follow at Santa Fe Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com

In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/?form=donate or your local hospice services.

After graduating from Franklin High School, Gwen had a successful business career in accounting and finance for 26 years. She and her husband retired early to take over the family business which they ran proudly for 20 additional years. When not working she enjoyed a plethora of her many hobbies, including painting, crocheting, crafting with her grandchildren, artwork, pottery, cooking, baking and canning. She loved a good garden and looked forward to picking the first frosted turnip greens in the fall. Gwen loved a variety of music and would cut a rug, regardless of who was watching. She was always courageous when learning something new, and never kept her hands idle. Some of her fondest memories were spending time on the farm in Santa Fe with family and friends, long weekends on Percy Priest Lake with her husband hosting dinners, dock parties and occasionally some rest and relaxation! She loved vacations, especially RVing with her husband and friends, but a beach vacation was always her favorite. She looked forward to holidays and celebrations where she enjoyed showering her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews with gifts and love. She was always honored to bake wedding cakes when requested. One of her most cherished gifts was caring for others, she was compassionate to those who needed her loving guidance, especially her in-laws Jim and Mary Nell Creager, along with other close friends and relatives over the years. Her infectious smile and love for life will be missed by all who have been graced with her presence.

Gwen is survived by her husband, Russell Creager, son Jake Creager (Joanna, Jack, Nora and Cole), daughter Jessica Creager Hartline (Russell, Benton and Mary Hazel), brothers Michael (Gloria) Montgomery and Charles Allen Montgomery, sister Cheryl (Steve) Stewart, great aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and her lifelong extended Texas family.

She was preceded in death by her parents Charles Ronald Montgomery and Hazel Marie McCandless Montgomery.

Special thanks to: Her team of doctors and nurses at TN Oncology, Vanderbilt Harton Hospital of Tullahoma, Ascension St. Thomas, Encompass Health Hospice Services, neighbors, friends and family who joined her on her cancer journey with courage, encouragement, trust, and honesty. She put her life in your hands. 

Pallbearers will include Michael Montgomery, Charles Allen Montgomery, Jake Creager, Russell Hartline, Michael Ray Montgomery, Mark Montgomery, Amos Thompson, and Geoffrey Stewart. Honorary pallbearer will be Matthew Houser. 

The Family request casual attire for the occasion.