Marilyn Greer

Marilyn June Greer, 80, passed away on May 13th, 2018 at her home, with family by her side. Marilyn was born to Arthur and Georgia Bennett on September 19th, 1937 in Kokomo. She graduated from Kokomo High School in 1955. Marilyn married her husband of 62 years, James "Jim" Greer, on March 31st, 1956 and he survives. She worked as a librarian at Sycamore Elementary School for 10 years, and then as a florist in her flower shop, Flowers by Marilyn, for 10 years. Marilyn and Jim loved to travel together, visiting Michigan, California, and Florida. They attended many family reunions in Texas, Ohio, Michigan, Virginia, Illinois, and Georgia. They loved to watch the Indianapolis Colts play. Marilyn was the women's advisor at Grace Community Foursquare Church. She also worked on the Great Banquet Committee, Kokomo Women's Aglow, and the area team. She was talented at creating cards for weddings and birthdays, and other occasions. Marilyn was very outgoing and never knew a stranger. She adored her children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marilyn will be dearly missed by her friends and family. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Jim Greer; children Cindy (Darnell) Smith, of Kokomo; Perry Greer, of Florida; Lori (Anthony) Sims, of California; grandchildren Alisha (Tymon) Whitfield, Darrin (Lety) Smith, Ashleigh Sims, Andreya Sims, and Jasmine Greer; great-grandchildren Zion and Gabriel Smith, Symeon and Ava Whitfield, and Denim Bonner; and many nieces and nephews. Marilyn is preceded in passing by her parents and sisters Rebeca Threat and Pat Lawrence. Friends and family may call Monday, May 21st from 11AM to 1PM at Grace Community Foursquare Church 2020 S. Goyer St. Kokomo, Indiana 46902, with a service following at 1PM, officiated by Pastor Mike Rush. Memorial contributions can be directed to Foursquare Grace Community Church.