Obituary of Anita Greer

Greer, Anita R. Age 95. Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Born in Oran, MO, she was a Joliet resident since 1955. Former owner/operator of Anita's Dry Cleaning in St. Louis, MO, and formerly employed as a riverboat cook. Prior to retirement, she worked as a nanny for Mr. & Mrs. Sam Andreano. Survived by her two children, Robert (Darlene) Williams of Cape Girardeau, MO and Catherine (John) Zivec of Joliet; special grandson, Richard L. (Kelly Glenn) Greer of Crest Hill who she helped raise; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, her canine companion, Ozzy and feline friend, Harley also survive. Preceded by her husband, Joseph R. Greer (1993). A special thank you to her in-home caregivers, Dorothy Edmond and Joyce Cummings for all their loving and compassionate care, and a sincere thank you to the staff of Sunny Hill Nursing Home and Joliet Area Community Hospice. Funeral Services for Anita R. Greer will be Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Entombment Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to Friends of Sunny Hill, the Alzheimer's Association or Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 5-8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: 815-741-5500