Obituary of Marie K. Greene

**PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGES FOR VISITATION AND SERVICES** Marie K. Greene Sidney Center, NY Marie K. Greene, 96 years young, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015 after a tough battle with an extended illness. She was born June 21, 1918 to Arthur Elmore and Katherine (Metzger) Elmore in Cooks Falls, NY. At the age of 4 months old, Marie was orphaned following the death of both parents from the Flu Epidemic of '18. Her childhood was spent between relatives until she met and married Philip Greene in 1937. Phil and Marie had nearly 62 years married when he died in 1999. She is survived by their two daughters, Phyllis Greene Brown of Bradenton, FL and Katherine Greene DeMott (Benjamin) of Poplar Hill, Town of Sidney. Their two sons, Arthur P. Greene and John R. Greene predeceased Marie in 2005 and 2006. Grandchildren are Steven (Lori) Brown, Michelle (Jeff) Padgett, Philip I. DeMott and Christy Coss, Lorna DeMott Wilhelm, Robert (Bridget) DeMott, Adele (Michael) Harrington, Jennifer (Jeff) Phillips, Nicholas (Becka) Greene and Trevor (Kristen) Greene. Great-grandchildren are Stephanie Brown and Ryan Brown, Joshua Padgett and Michael Padgett, Travis DeMott and Clarissa DeMott Riker, Brett Wilhelm and Kristin Wilhelm (Dan) Butler, Olivia DeMott and Lucas DeMott, Mackenzi Habig, Cassidy, Tristen and Kadence Phillips. She was aware that a new great grandchild was on the way. Great-great-grandchildren are Casey Hingos, Jonah Riker and Kayleigh and Davis Butler. She was aware that another great-great-grandchild was on the way in May. This listing includes her two sets of five generations. She is also survived by her daughters-in-law, Janet Greene and Sharon Greene Rayl; former son-in-law, Harvey Brown, and niece and nephew, Carl (Madeline) Pezzino and Gail (Rich) Pezzino Miller, children of her late sister, Gert Elmore Pezzino. She is survived by Joseph Anderson, who she raised in his early life, until he left for the School for the Blind in Batavia. Marie was blessed to have special friends in Sidney Center, Lynn and Sharon Roof and Bill and Sherry Clapperton. In addition to her husband and sons, she was predeceased by her sister, Gert Elmore Pezzino, and brothers, Mert Metzger and Kenneth and Philip Arthur Elmore. She was further predeceased by her grandson-in-law, Bruce Wilhelm. Marie worked at Bendix (now Amphenol), from 1955 until 1978 when she retired. She loved to crochet, make quilts, make Christmas ornaments and was a whiz at starching and ironing ruffled doilies. Her greatest pride (next to her pride in her family) was to elaborately decorate her home for every season and holiday. Her "green thumb" was evidenced in her house plants and her beautiful gardens. She loved music by her favorite Irish singer, Daniel O'Donnell. She beloved to the Sidney Center Methodist Church and was a longtime member of the Sidney Center Firemen's Auxiliary, and a booster fan of the Sidney Center Emergency Squad Traveling Team. A generous soul, no one went without if Marie knew they were in need. Friends are invited to call from 6:00-8:00pm on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney, NY 13838. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, February 5th at the funeral chapel with Rev. Dennis Murray officiating. Burial will take place in the spring at Highland Cemetery, Sidney Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Marie's name may be directed to: Delaware Valley Hospital, 1 Titus Place Walton, NY 13856, the Sidney Center Fire Dept., 10433 County Highway 23 Sidney Center, NY 13839 or to the Sidney Center Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 435 Sidney Center, NY 13839. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.