Birth date: Jan 1, 1922 Death date: Jan 4, 2021
On Monday, January 4, 2021, Allie Jewel Boatwright Greene, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, entered Heaven at age 99. Allie was born on January 1, 1922, in Holly Springs, Mississippi, to Alma Rossel Boatwright an Read Obituary
Though it’s been over 50 years, I still remember Mrs. Greene very well from the times I would go visit Kerry or be invited to one of his adventurous birthday parties. She would always take the time to talk with me, and was always so kind and welcoming. I know that my mom also thought very highly of her and would enjoy chatting with her so much when it came time to pick me up. Kerry is easily one of the nicest and most genuine people I have ever known, and it’s plain to see where those qualities came from. Kerry, if you should read this, I am so sorry for your loss, but never forget that you are so blessed to have had such a wonderful woman for your mother.
Marty Vanzant
To me, Allie Greene was called "Meme". She has always inspired me to be the best I can be in every aspect of life. Meme led an exceptional life and I will always carry her with me, as well as the history that she taught me.
She always taught us how important history is and how we grow from it. Meme loved to talk to me about history, especially when I was teaching Jr. High Social Studies.
We share a love of travel and adventure, as well. She had friends all over the world and even as a young child I thought that was so amazing! Meme inspired me to travel and see the world, and I have. I will continue to do that and carry her with me. She will be missed.
I have known Mrs. Greene for most of my life! In 1957, when I was a Sophomore at White Station High School, she was my Home Economics teacher. and without a doubt she had the greatest impact on my life of any teacher who taught there. She always led me to believe that I might have been her 'teacher's pet'. If there was a sewing contest to enter, she put me in it, even when I tried to get out of it! :) I remember her putting me in a side room with a sewing machine and handing me the most intricate 'Simplicity' pattern ever, telling me she wanted me to make and then enter it in the Mid-South Fair. To this day, I do not remember if I even placed, but I do remember that she had enough confidence in me to know that I could make it, if I tried. She always sought out the best in all of her students.
After high school and all of the many years that have followed since then we have kept in touch, through our Christmas cards, and letters. She knew some of my Holly Springs family well and this provided another way of our staying in touch. She talked about her life adventures, which including her travels with her beloved Gene! She talked about her children with much pride! Through her beautiful letters I could 'feel' her caring heart and her love for others. The last letter I received from her was in March of 2020. Part of her return address had been torn off, so I had no way of contacting her this Christmas. I had wondered if she was okay and had hoped that I would be receiving a letter from her soon. I just hope she knows how much this now nearly 80 year old loved her.!
Allie Greene touched my life much more than she will ever know! She certainly brightened the hearts of many, including my own and also took a part of mine with her. My world is definitely a brighter place because she was in it. I am thankful that she shared her life with me! I will miss her so much.
May God wrap His loving arms around each of your during your time of sorrow and in the months ahead, and give you peace.
Carol Crone Gibson
Martin, Tennessee
4 generations with Meme
I met Allie in 1996 walking my Pomeranian puppy in Germantown. She came up and said I have a Pom and She offered a book she had, because I was like a new mother. I came that night to her home and met Gene. I immediately felt like we had known each other my whole life. I was 48 and Allie could do circles around me and we remained fast friends and spoke almost daily for over 20 years. I learned a lot from her and Gene. I don’t ever remember them in the car where they were not holding hands as they rode along. Their love was shared with everyone they came in contact with. She would tell me stories about her life. Boy, what a life! I called her “Auntie Mame” from the movie character. “Life’s a Banquet, and most suckers are starving to death,” was Mame’s saying. Allie was traveling to Malaysia when most people would be in an “old folk’s” home. I told her she would live to push me in my wheelchair. Ironically, she continued to travel long after I retired from the airlines. She loved life and made everything an adventure. She was picking dirty oranges from my neighbors tree in California, I kept saying, “I’ll buy you some and ship them”. She was thrilled to drag them back to Germantown, because she picked them. She was 77 and still more energy than me. I was 52. She had many struggles in her life and kept getting up again and again. After her brain surgery she said on the phone, I don’t know why I am so tired. I laughed because she was almost 90 and I knew she wasn’t done yet. She was the “Greatest Generation” and was worthy. There will never be another Allie B.
I am So very sorry to hear about Allie's death. She was a wonderful boss and friend to me when I worked as secretary at Grand Junction Elementary. I have thought of her often. My prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Allie was always so proud of her family. She would come in and talk travel and her children ,and her grandchildren. I thoroughly enjoyed knowing Allie over the years and and sharing fond memories of travel. Allie was always looking for the next adventure or cruise. I talked to her in March about when travel might open up again. Forever in my heart and fondest of memories. Blessings to the beloved family !
Jan Oglesby
