Vera Ann Greenwood, 68, of Greenville, Fla., passed at home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Funeral services are being held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, May 17, at Allen Chapel AME Church, with burial in New Bethel Cemetery, in Monticello. Viewing and visitation is being held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Friday, May 16, at Allen Chapel.
Born in Burlington, N.J., Ms. Greenwood grew up in Greenville, where in 1973, she graduated from Greenville High School. She later graduated from FAMU and worked as a research analyst for the Governor's office. A devoted member of Allen Chapel, she served as a steward, stewardess, class leader, church secretary and trustee. She was also secretary of the Pallbearers Lodge and past president of the Women's Regal Club.
Survivors include her sister, Rebecca Greenwood; brothers, Jamie and Thad Greenwood; nephew, Travis (Shawn) Greenwood; nieces: Vanessa (Mike) Moody, Bethany and Jameika Greenwood; close friend, LaKaye Evans and numerous other relatives and friends.