Marie Tomlinson Cresap

Marie Tomlinson Cresap passed away December 18, 2009 at her residence in Cobb, GA. Born October 25, 1922, Mrs. Cresap was a daughter of the late Herbert B. Tomlinson and Henrietta Collier Tomlinson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Charles C. Cresap; two brothers, Bill Tomlinson and A.B. “Pat” Tomlinson; and two sisters, Miriam Sandford and Ruth Britt. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Cresap Mizelle & her husband Tracy of St. Marys, GA, and Susan Cresap of Tallahassee, FL; a son, Bobby Cresap of Jacksonville, FL; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A worldly woman, Marie Cresap lived all over the world, entertaining royalty and presidents before settling in Albany, GA in 1964 and Cobb, GA in 1985. A talented and creative homemaker, mother and grandmother, Marie loved to cook and sew. She handmade clothes not only for her children and grandchildren but also for their dollbabies. She was always immaculately dressed unless she was digging in the garden or fishing. Momma loved to fish! In addition to a lifetime of bream fishing, she caught 13 Mahi Mahi on Marker 13 off Swansboro, NC in 1955. Her last fishing trip was off Destin, FL this past Spring, catching the largest fish of the day! Grandma’s pride and joy was her home and yard. She always had a yard full of flowers and a pie in the oven for whomever stopped by. Her apple pies and peach cobblers were legendary. The family will receive friends at the Cresap home at 235 Flintside Drive, Cobb, GA, on Sunday, December 27th from 2:00 until 4:00 PM. Graveside services will be held at Adaton Methodist Church in Adaton, Mississippi, on Tuesday, December 29th at 10:00 AM. Hancock Funeral Home, 427 South Lee Street, Americus, GA, and Welch Funeral Home, Starkville, MS, are in charge of the arrangements. The family asks that you make contributions to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers.