Phyllis LeAnne Greeling

Mrs. Phyllis LeAnne Greeling, 76, of Galesburg, Illinois went to meet her Lord at 4:15 PM Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the Rosewood Care Center.

She was born November 11, 1938 in Macomb, Illinois to William Ansel and Margaret Wyona Phillips Greeling.  She married William S. Patterson in 1960 and they divorced in 1971.

She is survived by two daughters, LeeAnn (and Jim) Johnson of Galesburg and Denise (and Jon) Hubbert of Altoona, Iowa; two sons, Donald William Patterson and Scott Alan Patterson, both of Lake Warren, Monmouth, Illinois; two grandchildren, Ryan (and Emily) Hubbert of Indianapolis, Indiana and Amy E Hubbert of Altoona, Iowa; two step-grandchildren, Bryan Johnson and Amber Johnson; one step-greatgrandson, Kevin Turner; one sister, Dorothy (and Dean) James of Alexis, Illinois; one brother, Stanley Ray Greeling of Galesburg; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a special friend, K. Phillip Sullivan of Galesburg.

She was a graduate of Rushville (IL) High School, Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg and Western Illinois University in Macomb and Brown’s Business College in Galesburg.

She worked in the accounting department at Gale Products for 12 years before becoming a nurse.  As a nurse she worked at Bridgeway, Cancer Centers of America, several hospitals and nursing homes.  She also substitute taught for CUSD #205, 217, 202, 238 and 208.

She achieved several awards through the years; Outstanding Young Women of American in 1968, Who’s Who American Junior College in 1978, Beta Sigma Phi Women of the Year in 1968.

She was a Literacy Volunteer, Girl Scout Leader, PTA President, Sunday School Teacher, Women’s Mission President, Red Cross CPR and first aid instructor, Home Alone for Kids, Mother and Friends of Development Disabilities.

She was always baking and cooking for everyone.  She loved cooking and reading.

She was a member of the First Church of the Open Bible.

Memorial services will by 11:00 AM Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the First Church of the Open Bible with Rev. Mark Dexter officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Church.  Burial will be in the Rushville (IL) Cemetery at a later date.  Memorials may be made to First Church of the Open Bible.  Online condolences may be left at www.h-p-w.com.