Blanche Elaine Creepingbear

Blanche Elaine Creepingbear, 72, passed away on August 12, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born January 18, 1953, in Lawton, OK, to Newton Purdy and Christine Twohatchet, and was a proud member of the Kiowa Tribe.

Blanche grew up in Fort Cobb and graduated from Fort Cobb High School. She was married to Tim Nestell early in life, and later married the love of her life, Theodore Creepingbear.

Blanche had a creative spirit and loved making beautiful things-beadwork, paintings, and sculptures were some of her favorite ways to express herself. More than anything, she loved her family. She was happiest when surrounded by them, sharing meals, stories, and laughter. Her kindness, humor, and creativity touched everyone who knew her.

Survivors include:

Children: Blanche Elaine Creepingbear, Anadarko, OK

Marian Gail Creepingbear, CA

Grandchildren: Jodicee Kossechony, Daniel Creepingbear, Damon Nimsey, Anthony Creepingbear, Mary Castro, Maggie Castro, Shikhoda Lee Nestell & Makayla Nestell

Siblings: Marian Kay Hasson, Evangeline Kaulaity, Larry Kaulaity, Goldie James, Val Tate, Cynthia Parton, John McAdams

A host of other family & friends

Preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Creepingbear, Son: Anthony "Tony" Lee Nestell, Parents: Newton Purdy and Christine Twohatchet, Sister: Lelonnie Kaulaity, Nephews: Richard Tartsah & Donald "Slick" James Bread

Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 15, 2025

Christ Our Savior Church

Anadarko, OK

Visitation: 1:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 14, 2025

Ray & Martha's Funeral Home

Anadarko, OK

Interment: Twohatchet Cemetery

Fort Cobb, OK

Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK