Grace Evelyn Bostic Greene, 85, formerly of Broad Street died Sunday December 24, 2017 at White Oak Manor. Born in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Claude Irvin and Effie Lowery Bostic. In addition to her parents Grace was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Yates Mitchell Greene and son Steven Mitchell Greene. Grace is also preceded in death by 14 brothers and sisters; Elveree Bostic, Betty Bostic Kessen, Nelle Bostic Smith, Clara Bostic Beason, Claude Bostic, Jr., Clyde Bostic, Ellen Bostic Little, Dot Bostic Cunningham, Sue Bostic Hamrick, Dan Bostic, Don Bostic, Jeanne Bostic Bridges, James Bostic and Robert Bostic.

Grace is survived by four daughters; Margaret Spangler (Amos), Kay Spangler (Pat), and Brenda Bolton (Craig) all of Shelby and Linda Brothers (Jeff) of Wilmington and one daughter-in-law Connie Moore Greene of Hollis; 11 grandchildren, Jonathan Spangler, April Craig (Mark), Karen Vaughn, Brian Greene, Brandon Greene, Julia Bolton, Craig Bolton, Jr., Jessica Parker (Sean), Jeff Brothers, Jr.(Heather), Michael Walker, II (Tabitha), and Megan Carpenter (Lee); 6 great grandchildren, Gracie and Luke Vaughn, Anna and Alex Craig, Kailey Parker, and Michael Walker, III. Also surviving is one brother, Albert Bostic of Texas and three sisters-in-law; Jacqueline Bostic, Meryl Bostic and Katie Bostic.

Grace saw a serious need for pre-school training not only for her own children but for all children. During this time Grace and Yates's church membership was at Westview Baptist Church. Grace's vision for child development led her to establish the kindergarten program at this church. She was also active teaching Sunday school, helping with the GA's, and leading a troop of Girl Scouts. When the State instituted public kindergarten, Grace then led in changing the program to a daycare facility. Later Grace had the privilege of keeping her grandchildren in her home till they started school. She also kept a number of children that were not family. Parents knew their children, under Grace's care, would be fed well balanced meals, trained in good manners, and prepared for kindergarten.

Grace and Yates returned to Yates's home church Double Springs Baptist and remained there for twenty-five years. Grace was very instrumental in organizing and establishing a daycare facility there.

Grace had the reputation of being a master gardener. She raised most all of the vegetables used by her family in a backyard garden and always managed to have a surplus to share with friends. Grace's "greens" were always a staple at the Joy Club at Double Springs Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2017 with the celebration of life service following at 2:30 p.m. at Cecil Burton Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel with Pastor Max Turner and Pastor Brian Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Double Springs Baptist Church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 4500 Park Road, Suite 250 Charlotte, NC 28209.

Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mrs. Greene.