As her family prayed, sang and read her favorite passages from the precious Word of God, Carolyn Adcox Greer, graduated from the shackles of Alzheimer's Disease into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, December 14, 2017.
Carolyn was born June 19, 1945, to Richmond Otis and Florence Bishop Adcox in Doddsville, MS. From the outset, she enjoyed her rural upbringing with four brothers and two sisters giving her company. Sharing this many siblings resulted in Carolyn developing a "tomboy" personality while also becoming an academically and athletically well-rounded student.
Her father worked in the agricultural business and relocated the family frequently from one geographic location to another in Mississippi. As a small child, Carolyn's family lived in Magee, Florence and later, Byram. During this time, she developed her skills as a basketball player and was awarded a high school letter in the sport.
During her sophomore year of high school, Carolyn began attendance at Central High School in downtown Jackson. Carolyn flourished in several of her literary classes at Central as she benefitted from outstanding instruction.
Upon graduation from Central, Carolyn entered the workforce in 1963 at the University Medical Center. She enrolled in night college classes at Millsaps College and Belhaven College, respectively, while working at the Medical Center.
In October 1965, Carolyn began employment at South Central Bell Telephone Company. This would prove to be a significant event, because it was at the "Telephone Company" that Carolyn met and later married, Larry Greer, on August 18, 1973. Carolyn was promoted to management in 1978 and rapidly progressed through the Company's Human Resources organization. Upon her retirement from BellSouth in 1991, she was manager for Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance in the nine BellSouth states.
Carolyn was an active member of First Baptist Madison and she relished her involvement in the Praying Hearts' ministry at First Madison. She was a guiding force behind the development of her two sons, Jeffrey and Brian, into fine Christian men.
In her retirement years, she enjoyed gardening, homemaking and involvement in her sons' school and community activities. She frequently served as a chaperone on band trips during her sons' enrollment in the Madison Central Band program.
Carolyn is survived by her husband, James Larry Greer, son, Jeffrey Lawrence Greer of Ridgeland, MS and son, James Brian Greer (Carra) of Lilburn, GA, and four grandchildren: Lola Olivia Greer, Jude Harrison Greer, Simon Beckett Greer and Myles Taylor Greer. She is also survived by her brother, Richard Adcox (Eleanor), Clinton, MS, and her sister Lynda Martin (Frank), McComb, MS, two sister-in-laws, Dorothy Anne Adcox, Brandon, MS and Martha Adcox, Forest, MS; a brother-in-law, Robert Dale Greer (Jane), Wilmington, NC and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Rudolph, John and Jesse Adcox and a sister, Mecie Bennett.
The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff at St. Catherine's Village Campbell Cove in Madison, MS. Carolyn was blessed with exemplary care and genuine expressions of love during her four year residence at St. Catherine's. She also received excellent care and empathy from Home Care Hospice staff members over the past few weeks.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Mind Center at the University of Mississippi Medical Center for the furtherance of their research into Alzheimer's prevention and care.
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December 17, 2017
Roger Clapp
Larry, remembering you fondly from our telephone company days together, and much too rare encounters since then, I was saddened to read in the Clarion Ledger of Carolyn's final journey just today, Sunday, too late to get to the visitation. She was a classy lady, in the best sense of that word, and I enjoyed learning of the portion of her fine career that I had been unaware of. I know you are acutely aware of your own blessings and count her at the top of the list, and I hope you can feel the sympathy of us who admire both of you for many reasons. I can relate to some of your heartache, having lost my father to Alzheimer's (as you may recall, although it was years earlier, in 1972, when you and others kindly attended my mother's funeral funeral in Starkville, I think) and being consumed currently with Laura's fight with severe cognitive effects of Parkinson's, so please know that I am with you. Go with God, my friend. --- Roger
December 17, 2017
Elaine Moss
Larry and family, we are so saddened by the loss of sweet Carolyn. She was always a lady and this has been an incredibly long journey for you all. Time now with God's grace and love, and the precious memories of happier times for you all to get some rest. Hal and Elaine Moss
December 17, 2017
Phil
With deepest sympathy to the Greer family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead...(Psalm 5:1).
December 16, 2017
Paige Stowe
Carolyn and Larry were two of the first people I met when I transferred from Atlanta to Jackson. I had just gotten married, and Carolyn and I had a lot in common during those days in the Traffic Department. We stayed friends through the years, and I remember her as a kind, loving person who lived life to the full. Larry, you and your family are in my prayers.
In His name,
Paige stowe
December 16, 2017
Lynne, Windsor, Ashton, and I are so sorry for your loss. I love Aunt Carolyn and your whole family so much. What a blessing to have her in my life.
She is now at peace with the Father and our family.
God Bless, Paul Adcox
December 16, 2017
Ellen Guillory
I am so sorry to learn of Carolyn's passing. My sister, Mary Temple, had told me that she was in Hospice Care. Carolyn and I graduated from Central together. She was one of the most energetic and fun people I have ever known, kind and caring. I know you will miss her terribly but she is no longer suffering and is undoubtedly organizing people in Heaven. My prayers will be with all of you during this difficult time.
December 16, 2017
Larry, we are so sad to hear of Carolyn's passing. She was truly a beautiful lady inside and out. I have very fond memories of our early days in Dinsmor playing Bunko and attending Ladies Garden Club events with Carolyn. She will be missed by all that knew her.
Steve and Tammy Gandy
December 16, 2017
Larry, will be thinking of you and your family!
John McCormick
December 16, 2017
May you find comfort from God
December 15, 2017
Dot Adcox
Carolyn..You were a wonderful Sister-in-law and as Beautiful inside as Outside..Tell Your Brother JESSE,in Heaven, Hello from Me..DOT
December 16, 2017
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