Joey Greer (nee Garcia), age 68, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at home in Rock Falls, IL, surrounded in her last days by family.
Joey was born in Alice, TX, and grew up in Sterling, IL, where she attended Sterling High School. Joey began her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant and later worked and retired as a Security Guard. Married for 45 years, Joey was the beloved wife of Michael Greer, and mother to Stacy Carter (husband Jeffery), and Shonah Greer (partner Todd Beller.) She was grandmother to Brittany (Will) Washington, Tiffany (Issac) Perez, and Jeffery Carter, Jr. She was great-grandmother to Issac Perez, Jr., Ian Perez, Jaila Washington, and Jalisa Washington. Joey met her husband Mike while he was working at a Carnival in Rochelle, IL. They had a mutual love for Rock music, and Mike went on to become a lead guitarist in many bands. Joey was his groupie, and they both enjoyed going out to listen to bands.
Joey also enjoyed family gatherings, where she would encourage a good game of Bingo or Yahtzee, complete with laughs and prizes. An avid shopper, she and Mike could be found browsing shops and outlet malls on the weekends. A Corvette owner for many years, she loved going to car shows, the Corvette museum, and gawking at ‘Vettes on the street. In her later years, she spent time on or near the water, fishing with Mike and scratching instant lottery tickets. Among her many joys were several Pomeranians she had over the years. A collector of angels, Joey is now among them.
She is survived by her father Ernesto Garcia, Sterling; siblings Ruben Garcia, Sterling, Gloria Chaidez, Ernesto (Cheryel) Garcia, Jr., Norma (Craig) Nelson, Morrison, IL, Amanda Garcia, and Richard (Alice) Garcia.
Joey was preceded in death by her mother Juanita Garcia; sister Edna Boyer; brother Jose Garcia.
Family will receive friends in celebration of Joey’s life at McDonald Funeral Home and Crematory, 505 1st Avenue, in Sterling, IL, on Friday, November 27, 2020, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
A private mass for family will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2020.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Rock River Hospice & Home, 2706 Avenue E Sterling, IL 61081.