Set Me Free In A Field of Flowers
(By Ellen Louise)
In a field of flowers, you set me free,
giving back to the earth, is a blessing to me.
For the 90 years of living long,
My love of family was forever strong.
So don't despair, because we are apart,
Think of me always. with a joyful heart.
And look at the flowers, with no tears in your eyes
Just remember me, as time passes by.
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Ellen Mateline Greer
September 12, 1932 - July 14, 2023
Ellen Mateline Greer, age 90, of Abilene, Texas, passed peacefully on July 14, 2023. Ellen was born September 12, 1932 in Gilmer, Texas to James Harvey and Ellen Maggie Greer. She was married to Charles Lee Greer in 1952. They raised their children in Fort Stockton, Texas and spent their retirement years traveling the country until settling in Abilene, Texas in 2008. Ellen was a homemaker, and a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed doing puzzles, gardening, being outdoors and writing poetry. She loved spending every opportunity with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will always be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother.
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, James Harvey Greer Jr. of North Carolina, Margaret Lou Starr of Lindale, Texas and Juanita Mildred Whitlock of Big Sandy, Texas. Also, sons, Robert James Greer and John Harold Greer.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years; a son, William Dennis Greer of Odessa, Texas; two daughters, Ellen Samford of Houston, Texas and Lisa Williams of Abilene, Texas. She is also survived by her sister; Aquilla Phelps of Lindale, TX. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kathy Greer, Tina Vasquez, Cindy Mason, Anthony Greer, Amber Satterfield, Caleb Greer, Nathan Lujan, Rachel Lujan, Angelica Lujan, Elizabeth Mootz and numerous great grandchildren.
(By Ellen Louise)
In a field of flowers, you set me free,
giving back to the earth, is a blessing to me.
For the 90 years of living long,
My love of family was forever strong.
So don't despair, because we are apart,
Think of me always. with a joyful heart.
And look at the flowers, with no tears in your eyes
Just remember me, as time passes by.
*********************************************
Ellen Mateline Greer
September 12, 1932 - July 14, 2023
Ellen Mateline Greer, age 90, of Abilene, Texas, passed peacefully on July 14, 2023. Ellen was born September 12, 1932 in Gilmer, Texas to James Harvey and Ellen Maggie Greer. She was married to Charles Lee Greer in 1952. They raised their children in Fort Stockton, Texas and spent their retirement years traveling the country until settling in Abilene, Texas in 2008. Ellen was a homemaker, and a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed doing puzzles, gardening, being outdoors and writing poetry. She loved spending every opportunity with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will always be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother.
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, James Harvey Greer Jr. of North Carolina, Margaret Lou Starr of Lindale, Texas and Juanita Mildred Whitlock of Big Sandy, Texas. Also, sons, Robert James Greer and John Harold Greer.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years; a son, William Dennis Greer of Odessa, Texas; two daughters, Ellen Samford of Houston, Texas and Lisa Williams of Abilene, Texas. She is also survived by her sister; Aquilla Phelps of Lindale, TX. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kathy Greer, Tina Vasquez, Cindy Mason, Anthony Greer, Amber Satterfield, Caleb Greer, Nathan Lujan, Rachel Lujan, Angelica Lujan, Elizabeth Mootz and numerous great grandchildren.
Set Me Free In A Field of Flowers
(By Ellen Louise)
In a field of flowers, you set me free,
giving back to the earth, is a blessing to me.
For the 90 years of living long,
My love of family was forever strong.
So don't despair, because we are apart,
Think of me always. with a joyful heart.
And look at the flowers, with no tears in your eyes
Just remember me, as time passes by.
*********************************************
Ellen Mateline Greer
September 12, 1932 - July 14, 2023
Ellen Mateline Greer, age 90, of Abilene, Texas, passed peacefully on July 14, 2023. Ellen was born September 12, 1932 in Gilmer, Texas to James Harvey and Ellen Maggie Greer. She was married to Charles Lee Greer in 1952. They raised their children in Fort Stockton, Texas and spent their retirement years traveling the country until settling in Abilene, Texas in 2008. Ellen was a homemaker, and a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed doing puzzles, gardening, being outdoors and writing poetry. She loved spending every opportunity with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will always be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother.
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, James Harvey Greer Jr. of North Carolina, Margaret Lou Starr of Lindale, Texas and Juanita Mildred Whitlock of Big Sandy, Texas. Also, sons, Robert James Greer and John Harold Greer.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years; a son, William Dennis Greer of Odessa, Texas; two daughters, Ellen Samford of Houston, Texas and Lisa Williams of Abilene, Texas. She is also survived by her sister; Aquilla Phelps of Lindale, TX. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kathy Greer, Tina Vasquez, Cindy Mason, Anthony Greer, Amber Satterfield, Caleb Greer, Nathan Lujan, Rachel Lujan, Angelica Lujan, Elizabeth Mootz and numerous great grandchildren.
(By Ellen Louise)
In a field of flowers, you set me free,
giving back to the earth, is a blessing to me.
For the 90 years of living long,
My love of family was forever strong.
So don't despair, because we are apart,
Think of me always. with a joyful heart.
And look at the flowers, with no tears in your eyes
Just remember me, as time passes by.
*********************************************
Ellen Mateline Greer
September 12, 1932 - July 14, 2023
Ellen Mateline Greer, age 90, of Abilene, Texas, passed peacefully on July 14, 2023. Ellen was born September 12, 1932 in Gilmer, Texas to James Harvey and Ellen Maggie Greer. She was married to Charles Lee Greer in 1952. They raised their children in Fort Stockton, Texas and spent their retirement years traveling the country until settling in Abilene, Texas in 2008. Ellen was a homemaker, and a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed doing puzzles, gardening, being outdoors and writing poetry. She loved spending every opportunity with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will always be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother.
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, James Harvey Greer Jr. of North Carolina, Margaret Lou Starr of Lindale, Texas and Juanita Mildred Whitlock of Big Sandy, Texas. Also, sons, Robert James Greer and John Harold Greer.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years; a son, William Dennis Greer of Odessa, Texas; two daughters, Ellen Samford of Houston, Texas and Lisa Williams of Abilene, Texas. She is also survived by her sister; Aquilla Phelps of Lindale, TX. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kathy Greer, Tina Vasquez, Cindy Mason, Anthony Greer, Amber Satterfield, Caleb Greer, Nathan Lujan, Rachel Lujan, Angelica Lujan, Elizabeth Mootz and numerous great grandchildren.
