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Elizabeth M. Greene
Date Of Birth:July 16, 1921
Date Of Death:April 17, 2011
Service Date:3:00 p.m. Wednesday
Allen Funeral Home

Elizabeth M. Greene , 89, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011.        

Elizabeth was born on July 16, 1921 to William and Amy L. (Douglass) Greene in Bloomington at their home on West Fourth Street, where she lived until 1994.  A lifelong Bloomington resident, Elizabeth moved to Meadowwood Retirement Community in 1994.  A graduate of Bloomington High School, Elizabeth attended Indiana University, where she also worked in the Chemistry Department as a secretary, beginning in  1941, for over 60 years.  In 1982 she was honored for 50 years of service by a pink dogwood tree which was planted in her honor.

Elizabeth attended the Stewart Tabernacle where she also served for many years as the pianist. She later attended Fairview United Methodist Church.  Elizabeth served for many years as a volunteer Pink Lady at Bloomington Hospital.

She loved dogs and roses and handwork, including sewing, knitting, crocheting, and embroidery.

Preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth is survived by her many dear friends and her family.

A service celebrating her life will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Allen Funeral Home in Bloomington at 3:00 p.m.  Burial will follow the service at Clear Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., prior to the service.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.
  • From: Judi Roberts
    Location:Chemistry Department

    Elizabeth was a breath of fresh air and a ray of sunshine the years she worked in Chemistry. Even though she was retired for several years, the legacy that she left still rings throughout the department. Knowing that she has passed brings sadness but fond memories of a wonderful lady. My prayers are with the family at this time.

  • From: Kay Mueller
    Location:Bloomington

    I was a part-time receptionist at Meadowood for several years. Elizabeth would come to the desk before dinner for help putting on her earrings. She was so much fun! She also enjoyed looking back on her career at IU. A very interesting woman.