Mrs. Margaret (Murff) Greer

GREER, Mrs. Margaret (Murff) - Age 74, of Flint, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. Family hour 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Bethel United Methodist Church 1309 N. Ballenger Hwy., Flint, MI., followed by The National Sorority Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Omega Service at 10:30 a.m. and funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Rev. Faith Green Timmons officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Greer will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 4-8 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Margaret (Murff) Greer born October 8, 1939 in Ackerman, Mississippi, was the tenth of ten children born to the late Willie and Nancy Ann Murff. She confessed her belief in Christ at an early age and joined Rockport C.M.E. Church in Ackerman, MS. After completing high school, she continued her education at Rust College in Holly Springs, MS, majoring in childhood education. She also took continuing education classes at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She married the late Galileo Greer, June 2, 1963, and they were blessed with one son, Daryl. Together the family moved to Hollandale, MS, where Margaret began her teaching career. While in Hollandale, she formed a lasting friendship with Barbara Winding and the Saturday night Pokeno crew. Conditions in the segregated school system in Mississippi were less than ideal, so Leo sought to improve their lived by relocating to Michigan in 1970. Margaret and Daryl followed in 1971, where she began at Potter Elementary. A devoted educator, she spent many hours with her soul sister, the late Lois Fitzpatrick, developing strategies to ensure that she was giving her best to her “babies” at Potter. Margaret joined United Methodist Church under the leadership of Dr. Russell McReynolds, where she worked tirelessly with the Kitchen Crew making sure that all were well fed. Continuing her love of teaching, she also led the summer program at Bethel and Antioch Baptist Church for many years. Also, during her years at Bethel, she was a member of United Methodist Woman, Mature Adults, and Undershepherds. She also assisted with Vacation Bible School. However, the Undershepherds were her true mission and she could be counted on to check on her “little flock.” Declining health conditions caused her to curtail many of her activities; but she could still be found at Bible Study each Wednesday. In addition to her activities at Bethel, she was a member of Rust College Alumini Association, The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Gamma Delta Chapter, Kokoo Kye Red Hatters and First Class Travel Club. Margaret enjoyed traveling, talking on the phone and trips to the casino. As a member of First Class Travel Club, she experienced Alaska, Greece, (yes, she climbed to the top of the Acropolis and the Parthenon), the Isle of Crete and Turkey, as well as the Bad Lands and Mt. Rushmore. Her first cruise in 1996 found her experiencing the Ruins of Tulum in Mexico. After a brief hospitalization, Margaret departed to be with the Lord, Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Margaret’s memories will be cherished by: her son, Daryl (JeNeena); 2 adorable grandsons, Myles and Jonathan; brother, Cedell (Katie Sturdivant); devoted “Soul Sister”, Carl Weathers; nieces, Christine Murff, Devonne Hatten, Cynthia (Bruce) Spencer, Deborah Murff, Patricia (Darryl) Delgado, Linda (Mitch) Gill, Linda Murff and Lorraine Murff; nephews, Oman Robinson, John Jr., Willie James, Charles, Dwayne and Melvin Murff; a host of other relatives and friends including the Bethel United Methodist Church family. Not only was Margaret dedicated to her biological family, she was also mother to the sons of her “Soul Sisters”, Alan Fitzpatrick and Bernard Weathers, III will remember her as their cook, babysitter, chauffeur, ATM machine and confidant. Mrs. Greer was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Galileo Greer; eight siblings, Mernetta, Betty Ann (stillborn), John, James, Terry, Odell, Otis and Eddis.

Mrs. Margaret (Murff) Greer

October 8, 1939 - March 5, 2014