Mary Alice Green

1926 - 2016

Mary Alice Green obituary, 1926-2016, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1926

DIED

2016

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Estelle J. Wilson Mortuary, Inc.

2715 Danneel Street

New Orleans, Louisiana

Mary Alice Green Obituary

Green Mary Alice Green, age 89 passed away on January 22, 2016 in Marysville, Ca. She was born on October 19,1926 in New Orleans, La. She attended the Orleans Parish Public Schools and graduated from McDonogh# 35. Mary then attended Booker T. Washington School of Clothing Design and Sewing. Mary was an outstanding soloist and leader of her choir and participated in or was the leader of many church activities. In 2005, following Hurricane Katrina, she moved to Marysville, California with her daughter. Mary continued her service and singing in the Bethel A.M.E. Church Choir. She was preceded in death by her parents Spencer Thomas Sr. and Alice Jones Thomas, her husband Frank Green, one son Robert E. Brown, one sister Emma CoCo and brother Spencer Thomas Jr. Mary is survived by her daughters and son-in-law Zenobia and Charles Brokenbrough, and Vanessa Brooks of Marysville, Ca; son, Bertell R. Brown Jr. of New Orleans, La., seven grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Third Rose of Sharon Baptist Church 2132 Third Street, New Orleans, La. on Saturday, January 30, 2016 for 11:00 a.m. Rev. Joseph Jackson officiating. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Interment: Carrollton Cemetery. Professional Services Entrusted To Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. 2715 Danneel Street, N.O.LA. 70113 Information: (504) 895-4903 To sign online guest book please visit www.estellejwilsonfuneralhome.com

Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 29 to Jan. 31, 2016.
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nancy farlow

February 5, 2016

Such a lovely lady I have been missing MS . Alice since she went to move CA. With her daughter and saddened me to hear about her passing this way but I know my Grandfather & then gang are happy to be reunited in that heavenly place .they stay at the 3 Rose together she will be missed and loved as my Grandmother

Ernest Riley

February 2, 2016

Dear family and friends I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your loved one May you find comfort in knowing that those who have passed on in death God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes Psalms116:15. L.K.

January 31, 2016

We will always love and think about you for the good times and through all lifes test and trials.We will keep you in our hearts forever. May God bless you, and Christ greet you in Jesus name. Amen.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the bereaved family, we are praying for you. From Terrance Green and the Green Family

Terrance Green

January 30, 2016

To Zebonia,Vanessa, Bertell,I only heard last night,My deepest sympathies to all ,I would have love to be there for Mother home going service,I know it going to a wonderful time,I truly love her ,she was the mother I love and her love me like I was her own she gave me more than anyone know even Dad Frank I always think of her ,and talk about her .She will be miss but not forgotten, All our love from Phyllis, and family, Frank Jr,Terrance this is my no.713 865 3488

Phyllis Green

January 30, 2016

Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.

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Third Rose of Sharon Baptist Church

2132 Third Street, New Orleans, LA

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