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Lillian Stratton Greene, 82, of Naples, Florida went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 9, 2016.

 

A native of Robbinsville, she was the daughter of the late J.D. Stratton, Sr. and Bertha Odom Stratton. Lillian was a retired, nationally recognized Realtor. Nicknamed “Lilly” in the Real Estate business, she was listed as one of the top 100 agents in the industry. She was also published in the "Who's Who of Americas' Best Real Estate Agents” by the National Board of Realtors. Lillian was a true lover of people with an innate ability to communicate with people from all walks of life. She was of Methodist faith and was sustained by her belief that God was the answer for everything in life.

 

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Frederick "Mitchell" Shields.

 

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Lawton Greene of the home; son, Danny Shields of Warrenton, VA; sisters, Edna Collins, Vera Mullis, and Mary Carter all of Robbinsville, Louise Rodriquez of Roswell, Georgia, Ruby Curtis of Andrews, Christine Crenshaw of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, and Joyce Norwood of Naples, Florida; brother, Jack Stratton, Jr. of Wayne, Pennsylvania; daughter in-law, Margaret Shields Carringer of Buford, Georgia; and special niece, Nancy Curtis of Andrews.

 

She is also survived by four grandchildren that were the light of her life, Chris Shields of Murphy, Kelly Shields Kim of Alexandria, Virginia, Amanda Shields Moore of Sandy Springs, Georgia, and Daniel Shields of Warrenton, Virginia; 11 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by special family friends, Trish Smithline of Marietta, Georgia and Prince "Junior" Warner of Germantown, Maryland.

 

The family received friends and family for visitation on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Ivie Funeral Home in Andrews. The services were held at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 18, 2016 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home in Andrews with Rev. Steve West and Dr. Jerry Carringer officiating. Interment was in Valleytown Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chris Shields, Daniel Shields, Eddie Rogers, William Collins, Barry Curtis, and Steve Curtis.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews was in charge of all arrangements.

Comments  
#5 Carmen Lance 2016-08-16 15:26
I loved Lillian so much! She was such a joy to work with, she was so smart and always kept me on my toes. I thoroughly enjoyed our professional relationship but more importantly I treasured our friendship! She will be greatly missed by me and my office! Lawton, you and the rest of your family have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
#4 patrick martin 2016-08-16 15:24
Lillian was always so sweet when she came into the office. I know she will be missed terribly. May peace be with the family in this time.
#3 Ann Woodford 2016-08-15 12:50
To Mayor Nancy Curtis and all of the Greene, Stratton, and Shields families: Please accept my heartfelt condolences in the loss of your dear one, Lilly.
Most sincerely,
Ann Woodford
#2 Dan and Diana Perrym 2016-08-12 11:06
She sold us our home in Lorings Square, Marietta,GA in 1992. We still live here. She was a friend to all who were blessed to meet her.
#1 Trish 2016-08-12 11:03
Love and comfort to Lawton and to all of the Greene/Stratton /Shields Family. We'll miss her so much.
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