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Velma Green Obituary
Green, Velma Was a Christian. That's what she wanted the world to know about her. And the world knew that about her because she walked it, she talked it, she lived it, and she loved it and she loved the Lord. Velma Green lived a life personified by love, warmth, compassion, kindness and extreme generosity. She was born August 26, 1933, in Birmingham, AL, to John Wesley and Hannah McCall. She graduated from Parker High School and she was an education major at Alabama A&M University. She was married to Pastor Robert E. Green for 40 years prior to his homegoing in 1994. They founded and pastured Cluster Baptist Church in the Englewood Community. She studied theological subjects at the Moody Bible Institute. Mrs. Green was also a retired Chicago Public School teacher. She taught at several Chicago area elementary schools, including: Beidler, Dulles, Mason and Parker. Most recently, Mrs. Green's substitute taught during her retirement at Hinton Elementary. Mother Velma Green was also a proud member and president of the Mother's Board at New Faith M.B. Church, where Rev. Howard Randolph is the pastor. Mrs. Green transitioned this life leaving her four children, Robin (Charles) Knazze of Lathrup Village, MI, Camilla Scott of South Holland, MI, Robert (Joyce) Green Jr. of Calumet City, IL, Roberta (Corey) Allen of Richton Park, IL, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, three brothers, three sisters, nieces, nephews, friends, co-workers, fellow church members and thousands of former students touched by her special brand of loving educator and God's tender ambassador. Visitation will be held Friday, February 17, 2006, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, February 18, 2006, 9 to 10 a.m., at New Faith M.B. Church, 8400 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL. Service at 10 a.m., Pastor Howard Randolph officiating. Interment Mt. Glenwood Cemetery, Willow Springs, IL. Minor-Morris Funeral Home, 815-723-1283.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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John Richardson III
February 22, 2006
Mrs. Green's love, compassion, and unselfishness will always be cherished in my heart. I know that this great woman's legacy will live on through her children. Lean on the Lord as HE will carry you through. I'm praying with you, love you all.
Sheila McCall
February 19, 2006
Auntie Velma...I will truly miss your love and wisdom. Hugs and kisses i will miss from you but i know my cousins will miss your advice and loving thoughts. You are at peace now but not alone. You are now with grandma and daddy John. Al(nephew) and I (niece) will miss you. Peace be with you till we meet again. (hugs)
Geneva Davis
February 17, 2006
I met Mrs. Velma Green when I became a parent volunteer and she was a teacher at Beidler Elementary School in January of 1980. She was a beautiful woman, blessed from the Lord with a spirit of joy and a heart overflowing with love. Mrs.Green always had a kind word, tender embrace and that ray of sunshine smile to chase whatever problems set in your path away. Children and parents of Beidler School looked forward to hearing her melodic greetings and genuinely warm presence at the start of every school day. Mrs. Green presented me with a small pencil holder at a troublesome time in my life that states "God Is Greater Than any Problems I Have". Mrs. Green knew what I needed without me speaking a word and God knew what I needed withut me asking, that is why he blessed me with Mrs. Green. I lost contact with Mrs. Green over the years, her pencil holder is sitting and will remain on my night stand. A constant reminder of inspiration provided me by the beautiful, intelligent, spiritual, loving and divinely blessed Mrs. Velma Green.
God's Blessing to the Family of Mrs. Velma Green
Geneva Davis
ADDIE BROWN
February 17, 2006
To the family of Velma Green, I want to extend my deepest sympathy to each of you. Keep looking to Jesus for guidance, because he do not make mistakes.
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Charrese Harris
February 17, 2006
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to all of Mother Green's family. She will be greatly missed by all and especially myself because she loved me and i loved her back. Church Secretary of New Faith MB. Church, Howard Randolph, Pastor.
Daucenia Hunter
February 17, 2006
Mother Velma Green was a devoted and faithful member of Adult Sunday School Class #14 at New Faith M.B.Church. I loved being her Sunday School Teacher. Each Sunday she brought a smile, words of encouragement, and words of wisdom. She served as an example of a mother that perservered in good works and demonstrated the qualities of a virtuous woman. Mother Green will be missed but her caring and giving spirit will forever remain with me.
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