Elwanda Greer Ogden, 84, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at The Clairmont Nursing Center in Longview. She was born March 29, 1925 in Nacogdoches to Claude Greer and Nina Golden Greer. She was a beloved, admired and adored daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. She loved her family to the fullest. Nothing brought her more joy than being surrounded by those she loved most in this world. She loved her sweet Lord and savior Jesus Christ, who carried her through many trials; most of all the loss of her beloved husband, Jack. Those who never met him felt they knew him through her eyes and her heart. We, her loving family, take comfort in the knowledge that they are no longer separated, but are both celebrating at the feet of Jesus, along with the many family members and friends who have met her in heaven. Her frail and ailing earthly body holds her no more! She will be greatly missed and loved forever.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, April 17th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, April 18th at The First Baptist Church in Tenaha with Bro. Russ Atwood officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha.

Pallbearers will be Glenn Greer, Joe Alan Greer, David Barron, Scott Savage, Brandon Barr and Drew Sitgreaves. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of the First Baptist Church in Tenaha.

Survivors include:

Daughters:
Kathryn Lewis & husband John of Nacogdoches
Margaret Holt & husband Danny of Longview

Son, Mike Ogden & wife Crystal of Tenaha

Grandchildren:
Michele Savage & husband Scott of White Oak
Jason Holt & wife Krystal of Longview
Kimberly Sitgreaves & husband Drew of Houston
Stacie Ogden of Tenaha
Brandon Barr of Joaquin

Great Grandchildren:
Taylor Savage, Hannah Savage, Alli Walker, Jack Walker, Griffith Holt

Brother, Billy Joe Greer & wife Josie

Sisters-in-Law:
Eardis Greer, Abby Lee Watson, Judy Ogden, Lois Ogden, Ruth Clanton

Brother-in-Law:
Billy Ray Ogden, T.R. Ogden

Dear Friend, Berta Babek

Also many nieces, nephews and friends

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Claude Greer & Nina Golden Greer
Husband, Jack Ogden
Brother, Paul Greer, John T. Greer, and O'Neal Greer
Sister, Helen Lunsford, Holland Barron, Claudie Lee Wiggins and Brooksie Ogden

Her family would like to thank all of the caring staff and nurses at the Clairmont Nursing Home, Texas Home Health Hospice, Dr. Keiser, and the wonderful nurses at Good Shepherd Medical Center, and the many friends who visited her during her illness.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
Texas Home Health Hospice, 3220 N 4th Street, Longview, TX 75605
Tenaha First Baptist Church, 200 S George Bowers Dr, Tenaha, TX 75974