02/02/18 — EILEEN MARY GREENO MARTIN

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EILEEN MARY GREENO MARTIN

EILEEN MARY GREENO MARTIN

Jan. 10, 1942-Jan. 31, 2018

Eileen Mary Greeno Martin, 76, Pikeville, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at Wayne UNC Hospital in Goldsboro.

Eileen was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island, Jan. 10, 1942, to the late Henry Edward Greeno and Doris Fletcher Greeno.

Her contagious smile and her heart of gold broke down barriers and opened doors to an exciting and fulfilled life.

She enjoyed sewing and spending time with her dog, Fifi.

Eileen was the life of the party.

She owned and operated Southern Cafeteria on Mulberry Street in Goldsboro for six years.

Raised as a Christian with family values, Eileen was always honest, respectful and friendly. She will never be forgotten.

The family will receive friends Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, from 4 to 5 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home, followed by a service to celebrate Eileen's life at 5 p.m. in the chapel, with the Rev. Barry Stallings officiating. Interment will be Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, at 11 a.m. in Wayne Memorial Park.

Eileen is survived by her husband of 57 years, David Gerald Martin; daughter, Darleen Hood and husband, Elbert; son, Darrell Martin and wife, Wei; sister, Margaret "Peggy" Barriere; brother, Hank Greeno; grandchildren, Denise Moody and husband, Justin, Carrie Martin and Martin Hood; and great-granddaughter, Kenley Rae Moody.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Dennis Martin, and brother, Paul Greeno.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.

(Pd)

Published in Obituaries on February 2, 2018 8:05 AM