Greta Lamae Mays

Life 9(gjfections Greta Lamae Mays w , as born on December 10, 1932 in Harrisburg, Illinois to Naomi and Otto Kincaid, both whom preceded her in death. Greta attended and graduated from Harrisburg Township High School in 1952. After graduation, she moved to St . Louis, Missouri where she then married Eddie Smith in 1953 and they were blessed with a son, two years later they divorced. In 1958 she was united in holy matrimony to Colonel Hampton Mays and to this union two daughters were born . Sadly her husband preceded her in death in 1974 . Greta worked for many years as an accounts payable clerk for several reputable companies. Her last place of employment was with Cerro Copper where she started in July 1984 and worked for twelve years until she retired in March of 1996. Later in life, she was reacquainted with an old friend, Mr. Robert Smith, and together they share many, many years of good times and laughter. Greta was a loving daughter, great mother and a great grandmother who cared for her mother, sisters and brothers until they preceded her in death. Greta will most certainly be remembered for her drive, attitude and ambition that she instilled in everyone that crossed her path. Greta was preceded in death by her mother Naomi Kincaid, father, Otto Kincaid, sisters, Ophelia Rouse and Katherine Taborn; brothers, Raymond Kincaid, Leo Kincaid, Kato Kincaid and Toby Kincaid. Greta lost her life due to congestive heart failure at Kindred Hospital on Sunday morning, December 9, 2012 at 12:20 p.m . Though we are sad to see her go, we know that she is no longer in pain. Greta leaves to cherish her loving memories: son, Michael Smith, two daughters, Michelle Johnson and Melody Flowers, son - in - law, Lee Flowers; grandchildren, Ronnell Mays, Sparkle Mays, Michael Johnson, Summer Johnson, who preceded her in death, Meagan Mays and Bre-Anna Flowers; great grandchildren, Tommy, Alycia, Aryah, Ronnell, Jr . , Rayne, Skylar, Chiyirra, Elijah, Khloe and Peyton; Cousin, Yvette Lockett and a host of very close friends. Interment - City of Harrisburg Cemetery 1300 West Sloan Harrisburg, IL .