Mamie Martha Greer

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Mamie Martha Greer, 95, was born February 13, 1924 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She left this world Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 to reunite with her beloved, John, and her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Growing up, Mamie was the lone sister of four brothers. She reflected on her childhood experience when raising her own five sons and daughter. In 1942, Mamie married John Greer and served with him for 74 years until his passing in March of 2017. Together they built an incredible family, served faithfully in their church, founded multiple businesses and made a lasting difference in the lives of many.

Mamie read and studied her Bible daily. It provided guidance when she was young, wisdom through the years and comfort and peace when she needed it most.

Mamie was preceded in death by her husband, John, parents Herman and Effie Silkwood, three brothers, a granddaughter and a great-grandson. She is survived by her brother, Paul of Springfield, Mo.; sons, John and wife Sherry of Guntown, Miss.; Ron and wife Tanya of Claremore, Okla., Jim and wife Mary of Wheaton, Ill., Bob and wife Vicky of Poplar Bluff, Roger and wife MariAnne of Poplar Bluff; daughter Nancy Pence and husband Tim of Camdenton, Mo.; 17 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren, with one on the way, and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at First Baptist Church with funeral services following at 2 p.m. The Rev. Greg Gilberto will officiate and the Rev. Brandon Spain of First Baptist Church will assist. Burial will be in the Garner addition of Poplar Bluff City Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in Mamie’s memory to First Baptist Church, 551 North Westwood Blvd., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.

Cotrell Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Mamie M. Greer; online condolences may be expressed at www.cotrellfuneralservice.com

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