Elna Joyce Greenfield Obituary (1932 - 2023)

Elna Joyce Greenfield, 90, of rural Birmingham, IA passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the Van Buren County Hospital. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the Cranston Family Funeral Home in Fairfield, IA with Daniel Greenfield officiating. Burial will be held in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Birmingham immediately following the service. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Cranston Family Funeral Home in Fairfield, with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions in Elna's honor may be directed to Hospice Compassus or to the Birmingham Volunteer Fire Dept. Friends may leave online condolences and join the webcast of the service at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Elna Joyce Greenfield was born on December 10, 1932, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of the late Clem and Ina Dille Hootman. She was a proud graduate of Birmingham High School and spent her life dedicated to her family, her faith, and her community. Elna was a hardworking farm wife who stood side by side with her late husband, Joe Greenfield, in all aspects of their life together. Whether driving grain trucks or tractors, Elna was always there to lend a helping hand. Her strong work ethic and dedication to her family were evident in everything she did. Elna was a woman of deep faith, and her commitment to her community was demonstrated through her involvement in the construction of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a great baker, known for her delicious cinnamon rolls, pioneer bread, and homemade noodles. Elna's love for her family extended to her adoration of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought her immense joy and pride. An avid Iowa Hawkeye fan, Elna was especially passionate about women's basketball. She loved life and had a great sense of humor, often making jokes and bringing laughter to those around her. Elna's loving, funny, and kind nature will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Elna was preceded in death by her parents, Clem and Ina Hootman; her husband, Joe Greenfield; her siblings, Ray, Shirrel, Eva, Dean, Don, Keith, Rex, Harold, Liz, and an infant brother, Verlee. She is survived by her sons, Wes (Jackie) Greenfield and Dennis (Joanie) Greenfield; her sister, Eileen Losey; her six grandchildren, Kassidy (Stefan) Sheffield, Marissa (Dillon) Linn, Landon (Jackie) Greenfield, Daniel (Cara) Greenfield, Paul (Cattleya) Greenfield, and Desiree Greenfield; and her seven great-grandchildren. Elna's legacy of love, laughter, and kindness will live on through her family and the countless lives she touched. Her memory will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her.