Greta Rhea Poole

Greta Rhea Poole, age 78 died in Palm Desert California, on Sunday, September 29th, 2013. She was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor in March of 2013. Although she bravely pursued weeks of treatment she passed away peacefully just over six months from her diagnosis.

Born June 8, 1935, in Marion, Kentucky, she lived all over the world with her husband, James Poole while he was in the Air Force. Greta attended Murray State College in Kentucky and received a degree in Music. While raising her three daughters she taught piano and played and sang with the church choir for many years. She enjoyed playing golf, bridge and volunteering at her church First United Methodist in Plymouth, Michigan.

After the death of her husband in 2011, she relocated to California and lived near her daughter Lynnette. She embraced her new surroundings and quickly found bridge clubs to join, yoga class and a local church that she attended regularly. In her short time living in California she made many friends and touched many lives. For all that knew our loving mother, they know she was kind, caring, and funny and always put others before herself. Her strong faith in God allowed her to deal with her illness with admirable grace and humility.

Survivors include her daughters LeRhea Mckinley (Gary), Gena Swisher (John), and Lynnette Poole, five grandchildren, Camron, Casey, Sam, Carly and Zachary; three great-grandchildren Benjamin, Patrick, and Lily, sisters Nancy Prescott, Eloise Leonard, and brother John Easley.
At Greta’s request there will be no funeral service. She will be placed to rest next to her husband in Westland Michigan.

Donations can be made online at www.cancer.org or sent to American Cancer Society Po Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.