Mary Ann Greenwood

Mary Ann Dover Greenwood, 82, wife of the late Bob Greenwood went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2014. Mary Ann, who was affectionately known as "Mother" or "Mimi" was born on February 22, 1932 to the late Tom and Pearl Dover. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Hazel Bryson. Mrs. Greenwood and her husband Bob owned the original New Asheville Speedway. They also owned a dairy farm for many years in Fairview. After the death of her husband Mary became a successful banker at First Union. She won several top performer awards. Mrs. Greenwood is survived by her son Robert "Tink" Greenwood and by her daughters Glenda (Ray) Bailey and Kim (Chip) Plemmons. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren that adored their "Mother/Mimi". She is also survived by her sister Mildred (Ray) Melton and Joan Rice and by her special neighbor, Clara Radcliff. "Mother" lived for her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the center of her world, living every moment to ensure her family was taken care of and deeply loved. She always thought of others and never took time to think of herself. She was always telling those she loved to "take care and God bless and keep the little angels with you". The family would like to express a very special thank you to Dr. James Andrews, Hospice, nurse Berta and Antionette Morris. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Groce Funeral Home on Long Shoals Rd., with the Rev. Dr. Michael McFarland and the Rev. Keith Watkins officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.