Debbie Herron Greever
This is Elizabeth's youngest daughter, Debbie. I learned so much from my mom, especially how to love, how to receive love, and most importantly how to be a mother. Mom had to pull double duty since we lost our dad in 1986. mom would give her coat off her back to keep my sister and I warm. Mom would laugh and watch my then 8 year old son finish a steak at Red Lobster and then ask is he wanted "some of hers" which generally meant more than half! She would smile bigger each time he ate more of her bites, always sharing to those she loves. Mom always put my sister and i first and made sure we attended family gatherings and stopped to listen to our grandparents and hear their stories. Mom loves us unconditionally and always had an ear to listen, and a cold Pepsi to go with it! She had favorite treats for her grandkids and her furry grand children. Vergil would frequently go over to see gammie for a "day of love" and she loved spoiling him! Mom taught me to trust my instincts, and love unconditionally. She taught me to be tough and tender at the same time. She worked at The University of Tulsa so my sister and I could obtain our education because she knew she couldn't afford it, and wanted better for us. She worked overtime at TU basket and football games to pay for braces on both of our teeth. She taught me that a 16 year old doesn't need a car bought for them, but to earn the "privilege" to have one. She taught me that if a boy cared for me he would want to meet her. She taught me that "nothing good happens after midnight and before the crack of dawn" (and she was right)She would always says "there is nothing you could ever do that would make me not love you", and most importantly I know she meant that. She believed in me even before I learned to believe in myself. I'm so thankful I took the time to be with my mom, to swing by after work to take her a meal and hug her neck. I loved watching my mom and her father become best friends, by Spending the time together after everyone else had gone to bed. I'm appreciative I had a mom that truly loved me with my flaws. I'm glad she is finally free of all the doctor appointments, trips to the pharmacy, infusionGrant, Vergil (our beagle), Lucy (our kitty that was born in mom's garage) and myself are still very heavy hearted about moms passing. Kim and I were blessed with the best mom in the Universe. We also had the opportunity to watch her peacefully pass from this life and go onto her journey. Mom said she was going to fight cancer, and she did exactly that! Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers. You can pay it forward by spending as much time with your mom while you can!