Blanche Ellen Greer (Shephard)
December 23, 1924 ~ September 4, 2015
Blanche Ellen Greer, 90 of Hollywood, MD passed away on September 4, 2015 at her residence. Born December 23, 1924 in Whitetop, VA, she was the daughter of the late Eliza and Roe Shepherd.
Blanche was the loving wife of the late Aaron F. Greer whom she married on December 31, 1946 in Abingdon, VA and who preceded her in death on June 22, 1996.
She is survived by her children; Brenda (Dave) Edwards of Mechanicsville, MD, RickGreer of Leonardtown, MD, Kathy (Jay) Steele-Lankford of Hollywood, MD and Edward (Phyllis) Greer of Hollywood, MD, 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, siblings, Hazel Hamm and Clyde Shepherd both of Honeybrook, PA, and daughter-in-law Linda Debold. Blanche was preceded in death by her son Danny Greer, siblings, Rosie Stamper, Charlie Shepherd, Ray Shepherd, Fred Shepherd, Earl Shepherd, Willard Shepherd, and Mont Shepherd.
Blanche moved to St. Mary’s in 1947 coming from Abingdon VA she was a Cafeteria worker for the St. Mary’s County Board of Education for 20 years, she enjoyed gardening, canning and cooking.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 10:00AM in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Bud Reedy officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; Derek Greer, Chris Byrd, Kyle Greer, Drew Greer, Cody Steele and Carson Steele.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad and/or Hospice of St. Mary’s.
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To the entire Greer family I would like to offer my condolences. I remember Mrs. Greer and her husband from many years ago when we all lived in the flattops and your Dad worked with my Dad on the base. Those are fond memories that I cherish to this day. Your Mom is now reunited with your Dad and you have them both looking down on you all. I hope she see’s my Mom and maybe they can talk about old times. May she rest in peace wrapped in the arms of our Lord.
sorry for your loss
To Brenda, Ricky, Eddie, Cathy and all of the family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I know it is a difficult time. I loved your Mom very much, she was always a special part of our lives, all of you are. At least now she is not suffering and is with Aaron and Danny and all her family that have gone to be with the Lord. Love and Prayers to all of you.
Joyce Layton and family
To the Greer family, I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with Ms. Greers family and friends. May she rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with Ms. Greers family and friends. May she rest in peace.
Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Rick, Eddie, and Cathy. So sorry to hear about Aunt Blanche. My family and I, mom (Ann Greer), and Mike Greer and his family all send our sympathy. Everyone is in our prayers at this most difficult time for all of you. God Bless!
We miss you so much Momma. You are our precious Mom that we all loved and cherished so much everyday of our lives. You meant the world to all of us. We are so proud and glad we were able to kept our promise to you that we would all be there with you at your home when you passed so peacefully. We will never forget all the great homemade meals, fun in the sun, and ice skating that you made sure we got to do together. That green station wagon that you drove certainly had some miles on it from hauling all 5 of us kids to so many places and adventures. We will never forget all that you did for us Momma. We love you so much. You made me promise to keep Jay and I sure will – he’s a keeper and I love him very much. You really loved your Jay as well. He cooked so many wonderful meals and made deserts for you and loved you so much.
Love forever and ever,
Your baby girl Kathy and son-in-law Jay
Brenda,
I am sorry for the loss of your Mother. I am praying for you to get through this time with the peace that comes from the knowledge that God loves you and that He will take care of you. May God grant you and your siblings peace and comfort as only he can.
Sincerely,
Bill & Brenda
Ed and family We would like to extend our sympathy on the passing of your mom. The loss of a parent is never easy. She left this earth with much to be proud of.
Eddie,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Greer Family, Our deepest sympathy on your loss.
Such a sweet lady, she was certainly proud of her five loving, successful children. They all rallied around her throughout her life – what more can a mother want!
I worked with Kathy for years, and feel her pain.
This is a rough time for the family. You’ll stick together with love and support each other. Plus, you have all us, your friends, praying for you.
God Bless.
WE treasuring our past times that we knew Mrs Greer.
We remember that she was a gentle and loving lady, and know we’ll see her again in Heaven.
Our hearts are with all the family. Love Gwen and Bob
I got to know Mrs. Greer through her wonderful husband, Mr. Aaron Greer, who worked with my Dad on base for years. They car pooled together for years. My memories of Mrs. Greer were of such a lovely, classy, meek, and loving person. When you meet a person like this in life, you never forget that original feeling of comfort and love that surrounds them. I am sure she will be deeply missed by her children and grandchildren and all others who knew her. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. God Bless!