of Conway, AR
August 28, 1943 - June 9, 2015
Dee Greiner, 71, of Conway, passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday, June 9, 2015, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Raised in Holland, Arkansas, she was the youngest child of the late Nola Nadine (Parsons) Phillips and the late Doy Deal Phillips. Her beloved husband of 40 years, James Sylvan ''Jim'' Greiner, preceded her in death.
Dee attended Greenbrier High School where she was a cheerleader and played basketball. She moved to Alexandria, Virginia where she worked as a secretary. Upon moving back to Conway in 1967, she went to work for Barcraft Industries and thus began her long career in the manufactured housing industry. In 1972, she joined the inaugural staff of Castle Industries, and eventually became executive vice president. She co- founded Prestige Housing in 1986, which later merged and became Spirit Homes. She was appointed to the board of the Arkansas Manufactured Housing Association, where she served for many years, becoming its chairman in 1991. She was inducted into the association's Hall of Fame in 1998 for her contributions, dedicated service, lifetime achievements and generous support to the development of the industry. Upon retirement, ''DeeDee'' lived a full life traveling the world with her husband Jim and close family friends Tom and Kay Abbott of Pfafftown, North Carolina. Her most cherished pastime, however, was supporting and attending all her grandchildren's sporting events, including dance, football, basketball, softball, and baseball games.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son Jay Greiner and his wife Kara, of Wooster, Arkansas, and their children Peyton and Brody; son Jason Greiner and his wife Mendi , of Bryant, Arkansas, and their children Coby, Caleb, and Caroline; and daughter Janie Greiner Kehler of Conway, and her children Kelsie and Chase; brother Hallis Phillips of Scotland, Arkansas; brother, Dale Phillips of Clinton, Arkansas and the entire Arkansas Hurricanes girls' softball team, Central Arkansas Canes baseball team, the Bryant 11 and 14 year old baseball teams, and the Arkansas Powerhouse softball team.
Visitation for family and friends will be at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway on Thursday, June 11 at 6:00p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, June 12 at 1:00p.m.followed by burial at Crestlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CARTI or Greenbrier Church of the Nazarene.
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16 Condolence(s)
Doroyhy Stewart-Morlan
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
So sorry. Jim was my supervisor for 16 yr. Loved Dee. She was a sweet happy lady. jay Jason and janie trust in the Lord.
Angie Andrews Dollarhide
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Jason & Family-
So sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you during this difficult time.
Frankie Collins
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Prayers for the family during this difficult time.
Becky Tittle
Thursday, June 11, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. She will be missed.
Steve & Delores Cordova
Thursday, June 11, 2015
A great friend we will miss! Prayers for family and friends!
Judy Reynolds
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Janie, Jay,Jason and Families
I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers cause Dee doesn't need them any more!
How very blessed I've been to call her friend and client all these years. You kids and grandkids were her pride and joys( even during the teen years!). May God Bless! I Love You All
Judy
Marilyn Whitley
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
I recently had the pleasure of visiting with Dee and talking about soccer days with our Sons and now our grandchildren's sports. Dee expressed her love for her Family especially the Grands, her face just lit up. I could see the pain she was enduring but she was there to support a friend during her loss. Such a Classy Lady she was...RIP Dee
Wanda Priestly
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Jay, Jason, Janie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a joy.
Jim Smith
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
So sorry. She was a wonderful and God fearing woman.
Shirley Phillips
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Janie, Jason and Jay my heart hurts for what you are going through but you know she is with Jesus today in the beautiful place we all look forward to being in the future, Heaven, she is with Jim and they both are perfect and healthy free of pain again and looking down on all you kids. Dee and I grew up pretty close and were always close friends as well as cousins we shared a lot of great memories together always. We could laugh and cry together. We shared a lot of secrets. I will miss her much. May God bless and comfort all your family.
Shirley, Donny and Kylie Phillips
Gina (Hall) Wooley
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tonya
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Jay, Kara, and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. I hadn't know Dee for very long, but I felt like we had been friends forever. I loved her spirit and her passion for watching her grandkids play ball...I'll bet if they have sports in Heaven, she'll be watching! - Tonya Plymale
Rick & Melinda Reynolds
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
To the Greiner family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Dee was a sweet lady. You will be in our prayers.
Bob Kehler
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
I am so very sorry to learn of DeeDee’s passing.
I have such wonderful memories of time spent with her and BeeBop at Greers Ferry Lake. We all had so much fun swimming, playing, fishing and eating the good food DeeDee always had for us. I will miss her warm hospitality during the holiday season, and the sound of her voice when she always offered me a cup of coffee in the morning’s at her home. DeeDee, your heart has made the world a better place.
Kevin and Tonya Mitchell Moix
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Janie, Jay and Jason,
We are so sorry y'all are having to go through this sad time. It is so hard losing a parent. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Kevin and Tonya Mitchell Moix and boys
Tami Mitchell-Davis and boys
JoAnn Mitchell
Euna Garrett
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
To all of Dee's families, I am so sorry for your loss, you are all in my prayers.