Blanche Ellen Greer, 90 of Hollywood, MD passed away on September 4, 2015 at her residence. Born December 23, 1924 in Whitetop, VA she was the daughter of the late Eliza and Roe Shephard.

Blanche was the loving wife of the late Aaron F. Greer whom she married on December 31, 1946 in Abingdon, VA and who preceded her in death on June 22, 1996.

She is survived by her children; Brenda (Dave) Edwards of Mechanicsville, MD, Rich Greer of Leonardtown, MD, Kathy (Jay) Steele-Lankford of Hollywood, MD and Edward (Phyllis) Greer of Hollywood, MD, 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, siblings, Hazel Hamon and Clyde Shephard both of Honeybrook, VA, and daughter-in-law Linda Debold.

Blanche was preceded in death by her son Danny Greer, siblings, Rosie Stamper, Charlie Shephard, Ray Shephard, Fred Shephard, Earl Shephard, Willard Shephard, and Mont Shephard.

Blanche moved to St. Mary's in 1947 coming from Abingdon, VA she was a Cafeteria worker for the St. Mary's County Board of Education for 20 years. She enjoyed gardening, canning and cooking.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 10:00AM in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Bud Reedy officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; Derek Greer, Chris Byrd, Kyle Greer, Drew Greer, Cody Steele and Carson Steele.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad and/or Hospice of St. Mary's. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.