Birth date: Feb 23, 1931 Death date: May 2, 2021
Wilma (Creasey) Worley, age 90, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 in Hendersonville. Wilma was born in Lafayette on February 23, 1931 to the late John L. and Myrtle (McKinney) Creasey. She is survived by her daughter and son-in- Read Obituary
One of my favorite teachers! I credit her for my love of reading. I had no idea while sitting in her class that I would be her neighbor and be married to the little boy she loved-Mark Wilson. She was an exceptional teacher, mother, friend, and neighbor. RIP
Lisa King Wilson class of 77
I remember Mrs. Worley as a very smart, witty teacher who rolled her eyes at the childish behavior of the teenage boys in her charge at Stratford High School in the late 60s. She laughed at us when we complained about having to read Shakespeare, pointing out to us there was plenty of material there to enthrall our hormonally overdosing pea brains if we would just take time to concentrate on the words of the Bard. She was right, of course. Her family should be assured she had a great positive influence on many young minds during her tenure as an excellent teacher. She did her part in making us responsible, productive adults in spite of our efforts to the contrary. Sending sincere condolences to her family on her loss.
Robert Etheridge, DDS
CAPT, DC, USN (Ret.)
Class of 1968
Mrs. Worley will always be my favorite teacher. She taught me so much about writing and yes she was very hard but she was so very fair. She allowed me be her aide in 12th grade and remember all my talks with her. She was a good one. Winding love to Joan & Dave and all the family. Hate I’m out of town and can’t pay my respects at the service.
My Aunt Wilma was one of a kind. She was one of the most honest and sincere people you could ever meet. I’ve met students she had throughout the years who would say she was hard but fair and always encouraging. It’s hard to believe she’s the last of the Creasey kids. I’m sorry we weren’t able to connect over the last few years, but you were always in my heart. ❤️
I remember Mrs. Worley declaring the first 6 weeks would be dedicated to grammar only. Diagramming sentences; I’m not over it yet. I also remember the profound appreciation for American literature that she instilled in me. For example, I have visited the Thomas Wolfe Museum in Asheville more than once and this is a direct result of her enduring influence. So much so that I have used her as a security answer for passwords. My sincere condolences to her family and close friends. A truly memorable teacher.
William Suite 1970 Stratford
I was priviledged to have Mrs. Worley as my homeroom teacher and 11th grade Advanced English teacher as well. She was a wonderful teacher with a kind personality. Sending prayers out to her family and thanks for the memories!
Mrs. Worley (Wilma) was my next door neighbor from 1961 until I left home to start my own family. My wife and I ended up buying a house just around the corner from the home I grew up in. My mother still lives in the house next to the house Wilma lived in. She was a great neighbor, always ready to help with a project. She was a great friend. She was a great teacher, not only in school, but in life. Wilma had a hand in getting me the dog of my life. Smokey. Later on he turned out to be the (Neighborhood dog). I have many fond memories of our family's grilling out together, and just sitting out on summer evenings talking. Wilma and Doris had a paved black asphalt driveway, that was rare back then. I would ride my bike on the driveway because at the time I was too young to ride in the street. When Joan came along we played together. When I think back I almost can't remember a time when she was not around. what else can you say? She was a Great Person, and she will be missed more than she could ever know. Simply said, I loved Mrs. Wilma Worley like a second Mom.
Mark Wilson
Friend and Neighbor
Mrs. Worley was my favorite teacher at Stratford. She was my English teacher for all four years of high school. I was forever grateful to her when I got to college and we were assigned to do a term paper. I had done term papers in Mrs. Worley’s class but my roommate, who was from a small Tennessee town, had never done one and was in a panic. Thank you, Mrs. Worley!
Mary Ellen (Sweeney) Lewis
Stratford Class of ‘66
She was a great teacher. I had her for 11th grade college preparatory English. She always teased me because I complained about all the books we had to read had such depressing endings and I love happy endings. Prayers for all her loved ones. May God bless and comfort.
Praying for comfort for the family from one of her students who is so grateful to have had her as a teacher.
