Billie Creasman McCann
September 14, 1940 ~ January 20, 2020
Born in:
Buncombe County, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailBillie Joyce Creasman McCann, 79, of Asheville, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, January 20, 2020.
A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late William and Vivian Brinkley Creasman and was also preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Albert R. McCann, who passed away in 2002.
Billie was a 1958 graduate of Enka High School and a 1980 graduate of Walters State Community College. She worked for 25+ years as a nurse at Asheville Urological Associates. Billie was a longtime and faithful member of Bent Creek Baptist Church and the “Young At Heart” Sunday School class. She was an avid bowler, enjoyed time at the beach and loved all sports, especially the North Carolina Tarheels and the Tennessee Lady Vols. Above all else, Billie had never-ending love for her family and enjoyed every moment with them.
She is survived by three children, Michael McCann (Dawn), Michelle McCann-Smith (Stuart) and Mitch McCann (Beth); four grandchildren, D.D. McCann Norwood, Bucky McCann, Eric McCann and Miranda McCann, as well as three great-grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren and many special friends.
A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 25 at Bent Creek Baptist Church and the family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service. A private burial will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Flowers are accepted, but for those who choose, memorial donations may be made in Billie’s name to a charity of one’s own choice.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Billie’s loving caregivers, Mary Ellen, Lisa, Diane, Martha, Jerrika and Myrtle.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
Services
Funeral Service: January 25, 2020 12:00 pm
Bent Creek Baptist Church
Brevard Road
Asheville, NC 28806
828-252-3535
Visitation: January 25, 2020 1:00 pm
Bent Creek Baptist Church
Brevard Road
Asheville, NC 28806
828-252-3535
Burial:
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
1498 Sand Hill Road
Candler, NC 28715
828-667-8715
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Charities
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A wonderful and caring friend. Loved her family, church, and friends. So much fun to be with and she so enjoyed life. Blessed
To have known her. Thoughts and Prayers to the family.
I posted this on Facebook, but also thought it needed to go here…Folks I normally do not post things like this but my Mother-in-law Billie McCann passed away this week, after a long courageous battle. I was blessed to have her come into my life 35 years ago whenI fell in love with her daughter, Michelle. She was the most kind and considerate person I ever met and she showed unbelievable courage and strength throughout her entire life. If you believe as I do that God puts special Angels on this earth to make it a better place, she was definitely his prize choice. May God rest her in his arms and give her a big kiss from me. I loved her with all my heart and soul!
MICHELLE & STUART, MITCH & BETH, MICHAEL & DAWN: WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
GOD NEEDED ANOTHER “CAROLINA/VOLS” ANGEL. SENDING LOTS OF LOVE AND PRAYERS YOUR WAY. LISA & CLEMENT CROWE
About Ms Billie….
I didn’t know this dear lady as personally as many did and yet she was still so very, very dear to me. I can’t entertain you with lots of funny tales and “remember when”‘s or dozens of “hey, did I ever tell you the story”. What I can and will share with anyone who cares to hear it is that I will always not only remember but cherish her. We didn’t spend a lot of hours together talking and laughing but what time I did spend in her presence I shall treasure. She touched my life, my heart quite unintentionally really while quietly going about her way of life every single day. She was a dear friend and confidant of my Mom’s which means she, for better AND for worse, heard all about me, my wonderful and horrible teenage years of growing pains that probably brought my Mom more tears than glee. Before that she was a childhood friend of my sister-in-law’s (Pat), another woman that I have much love and respect for. And then there’s my sweet, tender hearted baby sister and how they were both, to each other, someone adored.
So, no, I wasn’t part of Ms. BB’s most inner circle but still my life was touched and so very blessed by this sometimes silly and funny, always beautiful, classy lady, who’s loved by so many as she’s gently, sweetly laid to rest.
Thanks be to God for your birth, your life on earth and the blessed knowledge that while tears our eyes may dim, you’re on your journey to your heavenly home with Him.
I’m not sure if you remember me…but Michelle and I were dear friends when we were younger… We always kept each other out of trouble it seemed… And devastated me when she left to another home. I remember when we were young… Your sweet disposition and always a welcoming smile..when I visted Michelle… You always had a kind word. I know you are very proud of the wonderful daughter she has become because of your guidance and love…and in the past few years…she has told me repeatedly how much she loved you and hated you were suffering… Be comforted and know…she is a bright beautiful person who will soar in life…because she now has your spirit living inside of her…. We will look out for her.. So you may rest peacefully.
With much respect,
Deneen