Beverly Ann Creel, 70, of Ellisville, MS, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, MS. Born on January 2, 1955, in Louisiana, Beverly was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 32 years, John Creel, her son Richard Porter, Jr., and her daughter Tishona White. Beverly was a cherished grandmother to Steven Porter, Brittany Labat, Dalton White and his wife Kristyn, Jeffery White and his wife Summer, and Josie Stork. She was also a loving great-grandmother to Mackenzie White, Madison White, Sadie Grimes, Ryan Meadows, and Adaline White. Beverly is also survived by her brother Terry Gilley, sister Joyce Satterly, and brother Kevin Gilley.

She was preceded in death by her father Odel Gilley, mother Bonnie Lively Buchanan, grandchild Mackenzie White, and sister Christy Powell.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025, from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM at Ellisville Funeral Home, located at 1204 B Ave, Ellisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM at the same location, with Pastor Hiram Eaves officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Ellisville Funeral Home.

Beverly will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Her family and friends will serve as pallbearers, honoring her memory and celebrating her life.