Janet Elizabeth Moody Greiner

Janet Moody Greiner 81 of Asheboro went home to be with the Lord on January 30, 2025, after an extended illness.  She was proudly from Asheboro where she was the only child of Margaret and Clifford Moody and would fondly say she was "spoiled rotten"! 

Janet was born to be a mother and grandmother which was her life's most precious work.  So much so that once she became a grandmother she was forever known as Gigi by everyone.  Family was everything and being around her children and grandchildren was so special to her. Thanks to video calls, even her grandson Landon in California was able to see and talk with her.

A strong believer, she walked with Jesus throughout her life's journey.  She loved to make a joyful noise and sing good ole gospel music. She taught her kids and grandkids to love the Lord. Janet loved to go to Balfour Baptist Church where her grandfather was a founder and her daddy helped dig the foundation of the church. When she wrote what she wanted her grandchildren to know about her childhood it was all about her church and her family; her parents meant the world to her.  Her aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents were what early life was all about and then her children and grandchildren filled her adult life with unspeakable joy.  She loved to talk about her children and grandchildren and how proud she was of them.

Janet was the most unique and funniest person in every room, no matter where she was people knew she was there, she couldn't enter a place without being noticed, she was loud and happy!  Janet was always ready with a joke and a beautiful smile.  We have lists of her sayings because she was also wise and altogether wonderful.  She was feisty and spunky and completely unforgettable; from the minute you met her you were impacted by her.  She never met a stranger and loved to make people laugh everywhere she went.  Taking her shopping was an adventure, we always came home with stories, usually of babies that she chatted with, while parents looked on in amazement as their kids lit up when she talked to them.  She had a generous heart for all people, but especially her family and if in need, she would drop everything to help.

Janet was hardworking and fierce in every way.  She was very smart and crafty; she could make anything work.  She was proud of knowing how to sew and made many Halloween costumes for her grandchildren.  She loved to drive her PT Cruiser, and she always said she had a need for speed!  Janet was an excellent dancer and loved to shag, play Bridge with the ladies and Monopoly with the grandkids, but her favorite hobby was golf which she enjoyed playing and watching on TV.   She loved to go on trips, especially to the beach. She always wanted to ride bikes with her grandkids and did that as long as she possibly could, even when she took a spill or two.  She truly never slowed down until her mind and body could no longer keep up with her spirit.

For many years Janet suffered with Alzheimer's, but she never lost her contagious love for life and continued to be a light in the world wherever she went.

Janet is survived by daughters Lisa Hughes (Brian) of Linden, Jody Little (Bill) of Granite Falls and son Christopher Greiner (Rebecca) of Randleman.  Grandchildren Dianna Hughes of Charlotte, Landon Godwin of Chino Hills California, Ava Godwin of Boone and Luke Greiner of Greenville NC.

Funeral Services for Janet Greiner will be 1:00 pm Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the Pugh Funeral Home Glenn "Mac" Pugh Chapel, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC.  Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro NC.  Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00-12:50 at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro.

The family would like to thank Cross Road Retirement Community and Gentiva Hospice for the loving care given to their mother.

Pugh Funeral Home is proudly serving the Greiner family.