Nancy Greene, 92, of Camillus, passed away Nov. 26, 2020, from complications of the COVID-19 virus. She was born in Scranton, PA, to Joseph and Ann Burns. Nancy was a graduate of Marywood College and graduated with a master’s degree from SUNY Oswego. She taught elementary education for over 25 years most of those years in the West Genesee District. Nancy enjoyed educating all about the Erie Canal and spent many days volunteering at the Camillus Erie Canal Park.
She was lucky to have so many great friends in her life, and looked forward to her travels and shopping expeditions near and far with her lifelong friend Shirley Durling. She was lucky to have met many new friends recently at Summerfield Village who were all so kind to her. Nancy always loved a happy hour and her friends at her former home in Gwen Circle were always kind enough to include her in the festivities. Nancy was also lucky to have the unwavering assistance of Joan Kirst to make her later years easier along with the compassionate care of Dr. Joe Barry.
She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Russell J. Greene, in 1999.
She is survived by her five children; Russell (Eileen) Greene, of Arlington, Texas; Joe (Ellen) Greene, of Williamsville N.Y.; Michael (Meli) Greene, of Syracuse; Mary Anne (Bill) Cody, of Camillus and Edward Greene, of Boise, Idaho; as well as a sister in law Shirley McKnight of Alexandria, VA. Nancy’s greatest joy was found in her 13 grandchildren, their spouses and her four great-grandchildren, Rene (Alec) Riesenberg and James Russell of Dallas TX, Shannon (Zachary) Battongreene, Arlington, TX, Catherine, Joe and Emily Greene of Williamsville N.Y., Michael (Emily) Greene and Riley of Syracuse, Joe (Molly) Greene and Jack of Rochester, Bridget (Justin) Forsyth and Isabella of Syracuse, Will and Ned Cody of Camillus, Holden and Aidan Greene of Boise, Idaho, and Nolan Greene of Lowville N.Y. A Mass was celebrated in St. Joseph’s Church, Camillus. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Camillus. Arrangements by the B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, Camillus. Please sign her guestbook at blbush.com.
