Wendy Gail Goins Greeson

On the afternoon of July 4th, as the sky lit up in brilliant celebration, Wendy Gail was called home. We believe those fireworks weren’t just for Independence Day—they were heaven’s way of welcoming her with open arms, reuniting her with her beloved mother, and wrapping her in the peace she so deeply deserved.

Wendy’s life was all heart. She loved with a kind of warmth that wrapped around you and stayed long after she was gone. Her 53 years were filled with laughter, connection, and an unwavering ability to make others feel important, understood, and loved just as they were.

She had a natural gift for loving people. Her family was her whole world, and nothing brought her more joy than pouring into the ones she held dear. Her beloved Chihuahuas, Emme and Little Bit, were her constant companions—treated with the same devotion and affection she gave to everyone she loved.

But it was her “baby brother” Jason who held one of the most special places in her heart. The pride she felt for him was undeniable—her face would light up at the very mention of his name. He was her joy, her peace, and her daily reminder that love always wins. One of the greatest honors of her life was standing beside him as a bridesmaid at his wedding. She called it the happiest day of her life—and everyone who saw her that day knew she meant it.

Wendy also shared an incredibly deep bond with her niece Hailey. The two spoke every single day—often more than once—and Hailey was a constant source of joy and comfort. Wendy doted on her, bragged about her, and loved her with every ounce of her being. Their connection was pure, unconditional, and irreplaceable.

She cherished her brothers, Michael and Jason, and adored their growing families. Every niece and nephew—Garyn, Zack, Hailey, Megan, Kayla, Tyler, Julia, Reese, Charleigh, and Anthony—was celebrated, prayed for, and endlessly talked about. She remembered birthdays, made holidays brighter, and always found a way to say “I love you,” often and out loud.

Wendy was sunshine in human form. She made friends everywhere she went—whether chatting in a checkout line, sitting in a waiting room, or walking into a room full of strangers. If she loved you, you knew it—and chances are, she loved you a lot. Her phone was always ringing, her voice always full of life, her hugs unforgettable.

She loved to treat herself—always flaunting a fresh set of nails in the hottest color and maintaining her signature tan. If she wasn’t at least “three shades of brown,” she’d laugh and say it was time for the tanning bed. It was one of the many little ways she found joy and made life sparkle.

Wendy also found deep connection and community through Alcoholics Anonymous. For 14 years, she remained sober and committed—not just to her own healing, but to walking alongside others. She never judged, never preached—she just loved. The Unity Club was more than a meeting place; it was her second home. She made people feel like they belonged. She showed up for them—whether they were celebrating a milestone or simply needed someone to listen.

Even when life brought her sorrow, she kept choosing love. After losing her mother so suddenly, saying goodbye to her father Calvin, and mourning her beloved Aunt Patsy, Wendy’s heart stayed open. She never let grief close her off. Instead, she kept reaching out, kept connecting, and kept loving those around her even more fiercely.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Diane Kennon; her biological father, Robert Goins; her father, Calvin Allen Kennon; her husband, Danny Greeson; her aunt Patsy Carty; and many dear cousins.

She leaves behind her heartbroken but grateful family: brothers Michael (Tonya) and Jason (Stacey); her beloved nieces and nephews; her loving boyfriend, Greg Carter of Thomasville; and a wide circle of friends and chosen family who were each better for having known her.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Hanes & Lineberry Funeral Home, 515 N Elm Street, Greensboro, NC. Friends and loved ones may gather from 6:00 p.m., with the service beginning at 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in Wendy’s name to Alcoholics Anonymous at the Unity Club—a place that brought her connection, purpose, and deep joy.

Wendy’s favorite words, the ones she passed on to others with a smile, were:

“Happy, joyous, and free.”

And now, she is—wrapped in peace, surrounded by love, and forever watching over those she cherished most.

Rest easy, beautiful Wendy Gail. Your love lives on in all of us—and always