Edna Henry Greer

Edna Elizabeth Henry Greer, 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 5, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 7, 1914 in Winnabow, NC to David Leon Henry and Guildaroy Moore Henry. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Van Buren Greer; brothers, Leon and Archie Henry; and sister, Betty Ellis. She is survived by her sister, Guil Baker of Rocky Mount, NC; brother, Tom Henry of Redondo Beach, CA. Edna was a lifetime member of Second Presbyterian Church until its dissolution in 2009. She then joined West Haven Presbyterian Church where she was a member until her death. Edna was a bomb assembler in New York during World War II. She then worked as a secretary at the YWCA in Rocky Mount. She and her husband founded Van B. Greer Tile Company where he worked until his retirement. Edna is survived by her brother, Tom Henry of Redondo Beach, CA; sister, Guil Baker of Rocky Mount, NC; nieces, Dixie Foster of Manhattan Beach, CA, Jamey DeBerry of Charlotte, NC, Betty Jo Ellis of Colonial Heights, VA; nephews, Bradford and Van Baker both of Rocky Mount, NC, Lindsay Henry of Wilmington, NC, Tommy Henry of Fountain Valley, CA, Jimmy Henry of Pegram, TN, and Robert Henry of Coppell, TX, and many great nieces and nephews and their children. The family would like to thank the staff of Hopewell Health Care Center in Hopewell, VA for their love and compassionate care of “Miss Edna.” A celebration of Ednas life will take place at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 with visitation from 12:30 until 2:00pm followed by a funeral service at 2:00pm with Rev. Connie Button officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Barium Springs Home for Children, PO Box 1, Barium Springs, NC 28010. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Tuesday 5/8, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Tuesday 5/8, 2:00 pm Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801