Lynn Kay Pitalo Creel

Lynn Kay Pitalo Creel, born February 19, 1955, in Biloxi, MS, passed away on June 18, 2021, in New Orleans, LA, where she resided with her loving husband of 43 years, Lance Creel. Lynn is preceded in death by her father George Pitalo Sr., father-in-law Larry Creel, mother-in-law Margaret Creel, grandparents Obey and Isabelle Langlinais, Mateo, and Mary Pitalo, brothers-in-law Mike Creel, Doug Creel, Gregory Hebert, Russ Jordan, nieces Carley and Brittany Jordan and great-nephew infant George Liam Pitalo. She is survived by her loving husband Lance Creel, two sons Jeffery and Clifton Creel, granddaughter Addilyn Grace Creel, mother Hazel Pitalo, brother George "Jordy" Pitalo Jr. (Darlene), sisters Cindy Herbert, Susan Muzslay (Matthew), Penny Davis (Billy), sisters-in-law Gloria Creel, Tony Creel, Sylvia Creel (Jo), brother-in-law Tody Creel (Tracy), and multiple nieces and nephews. Lynn will be remembered as a loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, putting her family first and foremost with a devotion beyond measure. Lynn graduated from Sacred Heart High School and received her Master's of Audiology from the University of Mississippi in 1977. She practiced audiology for 44 years, where she pursued her passion for caring for others. Lynn opened her own practice after Hurricane Katrina. As the owner of Creel Hearing Center, she continued to care for her patients and furthered the audiology profession by teaching and mentoring many. She was a member of the American Academy of Audiology and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. In addition, Lynn was Biloxi Shrimp Queen, a member of several Carnival Associations, and served as Maid of Gulf Coast Carnival. She had a passionate love for entertaining, regularly producing lavishly decorated meals and gatherings. Lynn and Lance's home had a revolving door, where family, friends, and strangers were always welcome. She enjoyed fishing, traveling, dining, the city of New Orleans, and especially the Saints. Lynn was a magnetic person who lived her life BIG, and anyone who crossed paths with her could see this in her everyday life. The most important thing to Lynn was spending time with her family and friends, who she loved unconditionally. She will always be remembered as a sensitive, courageous, witty, kind, and caring person. She would light up the room with her fun and uplifting personality. Her irresistible spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She had a strong faith and devotion to our Blessed Mother throughout her life and was a Divine Mercy Parish Catholic Church member. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude for all the prayers, concerns, and kindness for Lynn during this time. "She fought a good fight. She finished the race. She kept the Faith." A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 25, 2021, at Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church in Ocean Springs, MS. Visitation will precede services from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in the name of Lynn Pitalo Creel to Cancer Crusaders. As a breast cancer survivor herself, Lynn gave her time and money to help support others who suffered from the disease. Cancer Crusaders, P. O. Box 7911, Metairie, LA 70010 https://cancercrusadersla.com/ Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lynn Creel.