Nancy T Greve

Nancy Teasley Greve, 89, died Saturday afternoon, March 21, at home from complications of colon cancer. Nancy was born May 11, 1930, in Whites Creek Tennessee. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Fred Greve Jr, in 2015, and her son Fred III, in 2011. Parents, Jack and Lucy Teasley; a brother, Bill Teasley; and sister, Ann “Tiny” Bomar also predeceased Nancy as well as her daughter in law Vickie Greve. Survivors include her daughter, Lucy Manifold (Bill) of Whiteland, IN; grandson, Bryan Manifold (Stacey) of Columbus, Ohio; granddaughter, Laura Durlacher (Scott) of Raleigh, North Carolina; a sister, Mary Lipscomb (Henry) of Brentwood, Tennessee and brother Frank Teasley (Ann) of Whites Creek, Tennessee. Other survivors are her many dearly beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and one great-great-niece.

Nancy was a graduate of Vanderbilt University (where she met her husband Fred ) and a graduate of Butler University where she received a Master’s degree in education. In spite of numerous serious health concerns, Nancy embraced life with a joyous passion. When her husband, Fred was still living they loved travelling and attending performances of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, especially at Conner Prairie.

Nothing was more important to Nancy than her family and friends. She spent 364 days a year eagerly awaiting the annual family Thanksgiving celebration with her siblings and nieces and nephews in Tennessee. Weekly Tuesday night dinners with her daughter, Lucy were a sacred institution only made better when Bill, the son in law she adored, could join them. Visits with grandchildren were infrequent but highly valued.

Nancy had an incredible group of friends who were loving, kind, thoughtful, and selfless. As her ability to see, hear and move easily, declined, their love and willingness to include her in activities increased. Her involvement in Epworth United Methodist Church was very important to her and she never lacked for a ride to the church thanks to these friends. These same fabulous people enabled Nancy to have a busy and varied social life in activities other than church and she enjoyed every minute of every outing.

A memorial service will be held at a later date when her loved ones can gather safely together without social distancing to celebrate her life. Memorial contributions may be made to Bosma Enterprises, a private not-for-profit agency, which serves individuals with visual impairments or blindness. Checks should be made out to Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation at 6270 Corporate Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46278, attention Louise Jones or to Epworth United Methodist Church, 6450 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis 46220.