Lila Riggins Greene
June 16, 1914 ~ January 14, 2017
Resided in:
Horse Shoe, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Lila Riggins Greene, 102, of Horse Shoe, died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.
A native of Anderson, SC, she was a daughter of the late John and Vinnie Perry Riggins. Lila was also preceded in death by her husband, Millard Daniel Greene, who died in 2012, three brothers, Arthur, Clifton and John Riggins, as well as one infant sister, Inez Riggins.
She is survived by two daughters, Betty McIntyre and her husband, Bruce, of Horse Shoe and Janette Nanney of Gadsden, AL; one sister, Lou Ellen Cole of Arden; one brother, Marshall Riggins of Norwood, NC; seven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 21 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM on Saturday at the funeral home and interment will follow at Tweeds Chapel Cemetery in Fairview.
The family graciously asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Lila's memory to either CarePartners Adult Day Services, 114 College Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731 or to Four Seasons Compassion For Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
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Betty- Janette and families;
Our sincerest condolences for your loss!
Your Mom was one of the truly wonderful
people that I knew!
Agnes and I are sad for your loss but
Rejoice in the knowledge that she is in
A much better place!
Much love to you and your families!
Keith and Agnes
We are forever grateful for our times together with Ms. LIla. What a delightful soul who was loved by so many. She will be in our memories as you and your family in our prayers. Rest in peace, Ms. Lila. Our deepest sympathy is extended to your family, Betty and Bruce.
Jim and Valarie Elwell (Café friends too)
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I loved visiting with Ms. Lila at the adult day program. She had such a wonderful spirit about her and made me laugh every time I saw her.
I am so glad I met Ms. Lila. The short time I knew her she left an everlasting place in my heart. I am so sorry for your loss, but so happy for her she is at home with the Lord. My love and prayers are with your families. Michelle Stepp
I had the privilege of walking and talking with Lila upon occasion, and hearing the stories about her interesting life and childhood at Biltmore Estate. A sweet lady with a mischievous twinkle in her eyes, who loved most everyone. My sympathies for Betty and Bruce who enabled the last portion of her life to be with family, in a loving environment.
Betty and Janette, I was sorry to hear about the death of your mother. I only knew her from the reunion meetings but her sweet smile stuck in my mind even after I left. You were blessed to have her with you so many years. Bruce and Betty I admired the kindness you showed her. May God bless you all during this time.