Grace Greer's Obituary
Grace Greer, age 91, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 6:56 a.m. in Marshall Browning Hospital, DuQuoin, IL. Grace was born on July 30, 1918 in Sato, IL, a daughter to Oscar and Mollie (Gaertner) Welch. She married James (Sam) Greer and to this union a daughter; Renee was born. Grace was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, DuQuoin, IL. She worked as a waitress for many years at the Ausburgs Blue Room, Hesters and Davies Inn. Grace was a past member of the American Legion Auxiliary, V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and was a former Girl Scout Troop Leader. Grace is survived by two grandchildren; Wendy (David) Hopkins of DuQuoin, IL and Grant Speers of DuQuoin, IL, three great- grandchildren; Garrett Hopkins , Cole Hopkins and Aubrey Speers, son-in-law; Jerry Speers of DuQuoin, IL and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter; Renee Speers, two brothers; LeRoy Welch and Charles Welch, a sister; Jessie Harsy Sullivan and special friend; Dean Black. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Richard Luh officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, DuQuoin, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to St. Johns United Church of Christ, DuQuoin, IL.
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