Nichols, Doris Verlee “Creek”

nicholsDoris Verlee “Creek” Nichols of Marion, IN formally of Alexis, IL passed away Monday May 11, 2015, 9:56 am at the Lutheran Hospital Ft. Wayne, IN.  She was born August 31, 1943 in Alexis, IL the daughter of Samuel Sr. and Maxine Overfield Creek.  She married Larry Nichols on September 8, 1961 in Galesburg, IL.

She is survived by her husband Larry Nichols of Marion, IN; children Brenda Sargent of Marion, IN, Connie Seefeldt of Marion, IN, William (Bobbie Jo) Nichols of Marion, IN, and Robert (Melissa) Nichols of Indianapolis, IN; 12 grandchildren Chad Seefeldt,  Jessica Strong, Sabre Seefeldt, Jenifer Nichols, Jessica DeRoo of Marion, Nicole DeRoo of Marion, Kayla Nichols of Marion, Kacey Nichols of Marion, Alex Deal, Mallory Deal, Drake Nichols, and James Nichols; 9 great grandchildren Morgan Brundage, Cheyenne Seefeldt, Josh Seefeldt, Seth Strong, Sara Strong, Jaylin Parker, Rylin Parker, Lily Miller, Silas Hoffman; Siblings Shirley (Jerry) Stead, Wallace Creek, Ethel (Owen) Canard, Dave (Laura) Creek, John (Becky) Creek, Paul (Anita) Creek, Phil ( Shirley) Creek, Mary (Rick) Shaw and survived by numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents brother (Stanley Creek) her mother and father in law (Lloyd & Leota Nichols).

She graduated Alexis High School in 1961, she received nursing certificate degree at Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, IL.  She was ordained by the Midnight Cry Harvest Ministries, and was the co pastor of Jubilee Christian Center in Marion, IN.  She loved working in the ministry, feeding and cooking for the homeless and taking care of the church.  She loved her unsweetened ice tea, collected frogs, angels, and lighthouses.  She was very family oriented her family was so loved by her.

Funeral service will be Saturday May 16, 2015, 10:00 am, at the Wise Family-Hoover Hall Funeral Home in Alexis, IL.  Visitation will be Friday Eve May 15, 2015, 5:00-7:00 pm at the Wise Family-Hoover Hall Funeral Home Alexis, IL.  Burial will be in the Alexis Cemetery Alexis, IL.  Memorials may be made in her memory.  Online condolences may be left at www.wisefamily-hooverhall.com.  Wise Family – Hoover Hall Funeral Homes are in charge of the arrangements.

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