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Maxine Shada Greever

1931 – 23 May 2015

Birth1931
Death23 May 2015
CemeteryGreenwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum
Fort Worth , Tarrant County , Texas , USA
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146951865

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Maxine Shada Greever, 84, reposed to the Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Mrs. Greever was the widow of Robert Hayes Greever, who preceded her in death in 1992. Mrs. Greever passed away after a brief illness. Service: A graveside ceremony for the family and close family friends will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 26. Father Nicholas Hadzellis of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church will officiate. Maxine was born the youngest of 11 children to Eastern Orthodox immigrants from Beirut, Lebanon. Her father owned a grocery/produce store; her mother kept their large home spotless and their huge garden abundant. Whatever the family didn't consume, can or preserve for themselves was shared freely with neighbors. Her brothers saw combat in Europe and the Pacific and, micraculously, they all survived despite their wounds to return home to lead long and productive lives. It was neither an easy nor an idyllic life, as Maxine was born during the Great Depression and was a youngster during the recession of 1937. She and her family saw a great deal of deprivation around them but whatever their circumstances, they were always quick to share whatever they had with others. Maxine met her future husband in her hometown of Kearney, Neb., where they were married July 16, 1948. Mr. Greever served a long and decorated career in the U.S. Air Force. During his 24 years of military service, the family called many places home, including Nebraska, Japan, Georgia, France and, lastly, Texas. As a vivacious and energetic young wife and mother, she served as Brownie and Girl Scout troop leaders. She also used her high school cheerleader skills to teach cheerleading techniques to young hopefuls. She was the mom everyone wished was theirs. Hers was the home filled with youngsters and then teenagers as kids gravitated to her and just wanted to "hang out with Mama Greever." In the early 1960s, Maxine took her first steps toward her dream of owning a hairdressing salon. She went to cosmetology school, becoming a licensed cosmetologist and then went on to become a licensed cosmetology instructor. She was an instructor for many years before her goal was within reach. But the day finally arrived when Maxine opened her first beauty salon, albeit a modest one, on Roaring Springs Road in River Oaks. For well over 20 years Maxine's customers came to her salon as much for the coffee and camaraderie as for the hairstyle. Laughter and love abounded there. When someone needed a sympathetic ear or a shoulder to cry on, Maxine was there. When someone was a little short of money, Maxine was there pressing cash into their hands with no expectation of repayment. Stories and photographs of family and friends were passed around for all to share. It didn't matter from what walk of life you came, you were welcomed. Each customer became her family. Words cannot express our grief and heartbreak at the loss of Maxine ... our Mom, our friend. There is a tear in our hearts and lives that cannot be mended. But family and friends take comfort that Maxine is at peace, that she was welcomed home to His kingdom. Surely, she watches over us still. Mrs. Greever was a lifelong member of St. George Orthodox Christian Church in Kearney, Neb. Survivors: Son, Robert J. Greever; her granddaughter, Lesley Ann Greever; her grandson, Robert W. Greever; her daughter, Cheryl Kossler; brother, Tony Shada; sister, Victoria Applegarth, both of Kearney, Neb.; and scores of loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Published in Star-Telegram on May 25, 2015

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