Lily Ann Greer, a devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished grandmother (Mema), and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the age of 68.
The family received friends at a visitation on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 6-8:00 p.m. at Gray Memorial Chapel and a funeral service at Henderson Road Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
Committal services were held immediately after at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Fort Valley, Georgia. The family requested that, if possible, friends wore purple in solidarity with them, as it was Lily’s favorite color and symbolizes “eternal love.”
Pastor Dan Holloman officiated.
Born on December 2, 1955, in Fleming Neon, Kentucky as one of fourteen children, Lily’s life was a testament to unwavering faith, dedication to family, and compassion for children. Lily was a devoted Christian and faithful member of Henderson Road Baptist Church for more than 28 years, where she taught Sunday School and poured countless hours into church publications, including tracks that directed others on “how to get to Heaven from Middle Georgia.” Her life was guided by the King James Bible and her fervent prayers. She viewed herself as “just a pilgrim passing through,” confident in where her forever Home
Dec. 2, 1955 - Oct. 23, 2024
would be and doing all she could to point others there as well. Her compassion shone through in the love she shared with children, a true passion that made her a beloved “Mema” to many.
She left a lasting impression on countless young lives through her work in schools, nurseries, Sunday School, and her at-home daycare, “Lily’s Little Learners.” She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Her legacy of unwavering faithfulness and boundless love will continue to inspire all who knew her. To know her was to love her.
Lily is survived by her beloved husband who she remained devoted to for over 42 beautiful years, George Greer. Together they built a life surrounded by family and a home full of love and laughter where all felt welcome.
Lily was a proud mother, Mema and dog mom to her fur babies. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life. Lily was survived by her cherished children; daughter, Jessica McIntosh (Johnny) and her children, Taylor Greer (Devin), Madison Collins (Christian), Faith Ann Wood, Colton McIntosh, and Ian McIntosh; son, Wyatt Greer (Carol) and his children, Colbie Hart (Tiffani) and Harley Greer.
Her legacy will continue for generations through her great-grandchildren, Ember Collins and Caleb Hart.
Lily Ann Greer had two favorite verses that depict her life. “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” Jeremiah 33:3. Lily had the phone number to Heaven and called upon it consistently for her family and friends. “In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.” John 14: 2-4. Lily knew where she was going “without a shadow of doubt,” a solace for all those that loved her.
Gray Memorial Chapel is honored to be entrusted with the care of the Lily Ann Greer family. You may register your online condolences at graymemorialchapel. com.
