Mrs. Elizabeth Greer, was born April 2, 1855 and died April 29, 1942, her age being 87 years and 27 days. At the age of 16 she accepted Christ as her Savior, united with Zionville Baptist Church. In 1885 she, with 12 other members, got their letters and organized Union Baptist Church at Mabel. She was the last charter member to pass away.
Mrs. Greer was twice married, the first time to J. J. Oliver, and to this union four children were born, two of whom died in early life, John Oliver and Mrs. Elminia Greer survive, also, one sister, Mrs. Nancy Stanbury. Mrs. Greer was married the second time to Henry Greer. They had one child who died in infancy.
Mrs. Greer was one of the best known women in Watauga County. She was known for her firmness, kindness, loyalty and consideration for her children, Sunday School and her many friends. She was known to have been one of the best attendants at her church and Sunday school of any member of her church, and failing health only forced her retirement. "Aunt Elizabeth" as she was familiarly known possessed a great personality, was industrious, honest and lived a noble life that is hard to surpass.
Funeral services were held at Union Church, with Reverend R. C. Eggers in charge and burial was in the church cemetery.
Watauga Democrat, May 7, 1942, Page 3
Mrs. Elizabeth Greer, was born April 2, 1855 and died April 29, 1942, her age being 87 years and 27 days. At the age of 16 she accepted Christ as her Savior, united with Zionville Baptist Church. In 1885 she, with 12 other members, got their letters and organized Union Baptist Church at Mabel. She was the last charter member to pass away.
Mrs. Greer was twice married, the first time to J. J. Oliver, and to this union four children were born, two of whom died in early life, John Oliver and Mrs. Elminia Greer survive, also, one sister, Mrs. Nancy Stanbury. Mrs. Greer was married the second time to Henry Greer. They had one child who died in infancy.
Mrs. Greer was one of the best known women in Watauga County. She was known for her firmness, kindness, loyalty and consideration for her children, Sunday School and her many friends. She was known to have been one of the best attendants at her church and Sunday school of any member of her church, and failing health only forced her retirement. "Aunt Elizabeth" as she was familiarly known possessed a great personality, was industrious, honest and lived a noble life that is hard to surpass.
Funeral services were held at Union Church, with Reverend R. C. Eggers in charge and burial was in the church cemetery.
Watauga Democrat, May 7, 1942, Page 3
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Anna Louise Younce Eggers
1839–1877
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Solomon Younce
1842–1922
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Rachel Younce Swift
1844–1928
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Sarah "Sally" Younce Eggers Laurence
1847–1922
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Mary Younce Jones
1848–1928
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Rebecca Younce Greer
1849–1930
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Rhoda Younce Swift
1851–1928
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Charlotte "Charlota" Younce Johnson
1853–1914
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George Washington Younce
1860–1914
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Nancy Younce Stanberry
1862–1943
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