Edith Greer

Edith Greer

Age 91

Of Harrogate

Edith Lula Yeary Greer, of Harrogate, TN was born on Feb. 27, 1918 and passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville on Jan. 25, 2009, 33 days short of her 91st birthday. She was of the Methodist faith. Edith was a lifelong resident of Claiborne County, the daughter of the late Elliot and Effie Yeary. She was also predeceased by brothers, Elmer, John and Herbert Yeary; sister, Norma Cupp; step-mother, Lula Yeary; mother and father -in-law, Prince and Verda Greer and step-brother, Eugene Fletcher. On Aug. 1, 2008 her heart was broken when Carl Greer, her husband of over 60 years, passed away. Less than 6 months later her heart stopped beating and she joined him.

She is survived by her daughter and son -in-law, Susan and Jackie West, Harrogate, who loved her dearly and cannot imagine the days ahead without her.

She is also survived by

brother,

Ernest Yeary, Oh;

sister,

Edna Gilpin, Al.

Ruby Brooks, Va.;

half-sisters,

Loretta McGee, Oh,

Jana Vee Wetz, Oh,

Mageline King, Mi

half-brother,

Cyrus Yeary, Oh.;

step-sisters,

Christola Yeary, Irene Yeary and Opal Cox;

a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Edith loved her family dearly and was always more concerned about them than herself. When Alzheimer struck her husband six years ago she promised herself he would never have to leave home and with a tireless love and determination that amazed everyone around her she was ale to keep that promise. She was very creative and a talented crafter and loved creating beautiful things from what nature provided. She enjoyed simple things like her flowers and crafts and would say, "I have more fun that anyone I know". She often complained that there were not enough hours in the day for all the things she wanted to do. Her love of life never diminished and at age 87 she built her 'little log cabin; that she considered her 'playhouse'. She was eagerly anticipating spring.

She was an amazing wife and mother and we were lucky to have her and hope she know how proud her husband and daughter were of her.

Funeral services will be 8 pm Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Gary Miller officiating. Music by Marilyn Rowland.

Graveside 11 am Wednesday at Scott Cemetery.

Pallbearers-nephews, Roger Gilpin, R.J. Gilpin, Charlie Gilpin, Richard Gilpin, Mark Yeary and friend, Don Thacker.

Visitation 6-8 Tuesday at Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel 869 3651, 626 4249, or visit www.reecefh.com.