Patricia Greer

Patricia Jean Greer, 82 years, of LaSalle, MI and Tazewell, TN went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 30, 2011 in the University of Tennessee Hospital in Knoxville, TN. Born January 2, 1929 in Monroe, MI, Pat was the daughter of the late Fred and S. Hattie (Miracle) Greer. Pat was a 1946 graduate of Monroe High School. Pat went on to attend Michigan State University where she graduated with honors in 1956 with a B.A. in History. Pat earned her masters degree from the University of Michigan in Library Science. She also took graduate classes at Michigan State University, University of Michigan and Wayne State University. Pat was employed at Airport High School from 1951 – 1957. Pat was the first Librarian at the new school. Pat worked for Romulus from 1957 – 1958, and then for Livonia Public Schools from 1958 – 1984. At the time of her retirement from Livonia, Pat was the Director of Instructional Materials at Franklin High School. Pat was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, a retired life member of the National Education Association, Michigan Education Association, Monroe County Historical Society, Monroe Women’s Center/Sawyer Homestead, a charter member of the Claiborne County Historical Society, a member and past president of the Monroe Women’s Club and the Monroe County Women’s Republican Club. Pat enjoyed genealogy and was the family historian. She also enjoyed knitting, cooking, and baking. Pat is survived by nephews; David Knapp of Grand Blanc, Paul and Mark (Linda) Knapp of Monroe, Richard Greer Jr. of LaSalle, and Gary (Crystal) Greer of White House, OH, nieces; Nancy Knapp and Patty (Bruce) McEwan of Carleton, Toni Knapp of Monroe, Cathy Kysar of Bristow, VA, cousins Boyd Greer of Carleton and Ethel Campbell Riddle of Tazewell, TN, best friend Billie Garrison of Tazewell, TN, several great nieces and nephews and her beloved Airedale – Charlie. In addition to her parents Pat was preceded in death by her sister Evelyn (Glenn) Knapp and her brother Richard (Margaret) Greer. Visitation will be held on Friday from 1-8 PM in the Bacarella Funeral Home where funeral services celebrating Pat’s life will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Evans C. Bentley will officiate. Interment will follow at LaSalle Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial may be given to the Monroe County Special Olympics.