Augusta Greene Bouldin

1928 - 2014

Augusta Greene Bouldin obituary, 1928-2014, Albany, NY

BORN

1928

DIED

2014

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Augusta Bouldin Obituary

Bouldin, Augusta Greene ALBANY Augusta Greene Bouldin was born May 11, 1928 to Alexander Greene and Lena Watkins Greene in Clover, Virginia (Halifax County). She passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at her residence in Albany. At an early age, she and her two younger sisters Louise and Josephine were placed in the care of her mother's beloved Aunt Sarah Brooks Crews. Her Aunt Sarah didn't have much but she treated Augusta and her sisters the same as she did her ten children. Augusta was a hard worker. At age eight she dropped out of the third grade and started working full time in the tobacco fields. At age twelve she raised her age to sixteen to work in the tobacco factories in South Boston, Va. Although lacking in material things, Augusta was surrounded by love and family. Not only did she grow up with her Aunt Sarah's ten children but also the children of Aunts Amanda Greene Coleman and Virginia Watkins Crews. Each had twelve. She enjoyed telling stories about her dancing prowess with cousin and dancing partner Ahls Coleman. His brothers, twins Isaac and Esau were also favorites. In 1946, she married James H. Bouldin Sr., a recently returned Veteran who had seen action in Europe. While pregnant, her sister Louise asked her to care for her infant son so she could go North to look for work. She became so attached to Richard she never gave him back. Soon Augusta had three boys, all in diapers. She was always thankful to her friend Mamie Hankin who helped her take care of them. In 1948 Augusta and her husband bought ten acres of land for three hundred dollars (their entire savings at the time) from his Aunt Judy Bouldin Coles. (Two of his Aunts, Judy and Vergie had married two Coles brothers). She put so much energy and effort into that land (and the similar acreage he inherited from his father) that she refused to sell any portion of it, although there have been numerous offers. In the early 1950's her husband along with his brothers and cousins (the Coles, Freemans and others) began their trek as migrant workers to the brickyards in Coeymans, N.Y. (Augusta's father and grandfather Alexander and Edward (respectfully) had worked in the brickyards at one time). During this period, Augusta raised the children and maintained the household. After several years, her husband brought the entire family to Coeymans where most of the Black community was either from Halifax County, Va. or was a descendant of someone who was. Eventually the family moved to Albany, first to the South End and later Arbor/West Hill where Augusta was known for hard work and cheerfulness. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and worked difficult jobs while providing for her family. Augusta, a strict disciplinarian, did not drink or smoke and did not like waste of any kind, she considered waste a sin. This included money, time, food or talent and drilled in her family to be the very best they could be. She had very few pastimes, but she enjoyed listening to the audio book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks." It described Clover which she loved and because her grandmother, Priscilla Pleasant Greene was Henrietta's aunt. She missed her cousin Gracie Carrington who was a great talker. She also enjoyed the company of the Jackson/West family and spent many pleasant hours sitting and laughing with them at the corner of Livingston Avenue and Quail Street. Augusta greatly admired Sue and William Chalmers. Mrs. Chalmers' grandfather baptized her. Mr. Chalmers had a restaurant outside of the tobacco factory in which she worked as a teen before he came to Albany and became a more successful businessman. She always extolled her boys to "be like Bill Chalmers." Her niece Shirley Diane Hines called her from New York City every day and they developed a close relationship. Augusta said as a child working in the fields two things she could count on (1) a plane flying North over the fields and (2) the "boss man" coming every afternoon to see the amount of work accomplished. He always drove a Buick which in the rural South in the 30's was a substantial vehicle. She vowed to follow that plane North and reunite with her mother and to drive new Buicks. She became close to her mother and later in life started buying new Buicks, always the biggest and most expensive. Her latest vehicle is a 2006 Buick Lucerne CXL in which she drove 8,281 miles. She would state, "I did what I set out to do." She was the mother of Richard Greene, a decorated disabled combat veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart (deceased) (Beverly Jordan Greene), James H. Bouldin Jr., (Lucy Ann Bouldin), and Larry Bouldin, a hundred percent disabled veteran (deceased); grandmother of Richard and Renee Greene of Detroit, Mich., Jima Bouldin-Burton (Richard), Justin Bouldin of Albany, and LeVar Bouldin (Brandy) of Schenectady; great-grandmother of Jusah Bouldin, Siquanna Thomas, Ammar Brown and Paris Bouldin, Justin, Jaz and Jai, Jacob, Jackson and Jala Burton. She is the sister of Louise Greene (deceased), Josephine Greene (deceased), Edith Moore (deceased). She is also survived by one aunt, Edna Greene Graves of New Jersey; one sister, Marlene Moore and one brother, Kenneth Moore of New York City and a host of relatives and friends. Calling hours will be Saturday, February 22, 2014, 10 a.m. - 12 Noon. Funeral will promptly follow at 12 Noon at Union Missionary Baptist Church at 3 Morton Avenue, Albany. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Huntington Disease Society of America (HDSA), 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 902, New York, NY 10018. To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewcomerAlbany.com

Published by Albany Times Union on Feb. 20, 2014.
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"Miss Gussie" will be missed on Pennsylvania Ave. She was my grandparents next door neighbor for many years until their passing, and then mine for many more thereafter. She was always smiling, and always very hard working around her yard and home.
I would often knock on her back door, with a surprise bag of "porgys" for her:) She was a great neighbor!
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
The Tucker/McIntosh Family

Sharon McIntosh

February 26, 2014

Noah did everything just as God commanded.
Genesis 6:22

"There are times we find ourselves in a bad situation because of the choices we have made. Somewhere along the way, we made a choice to ignore God and walk down our own path with our own ideas about our destination.

Obedience is not a terrible word. Somehow, it becomes incredibly easy once we come to understand that God can be trusted, that He is faithful and more than capable of handling any situation. Yes, sometimes it is His will for us to walk down the bumpy road, but He will never send us down that road alone."

On behalf of Callie L. Moore and Family, we extend to you, James and Lucy, as well as our entire Bouldin Family,our heartfelt Love and condolescent in the loss of our beloved Aunt Gussie. So we celebrate with you all, in our absence, her Going Home Celebration. May Our Lord keep You and continue to rain His Blessings upon the Family.

Zeke Moore

February 23, 2014

Jim and Richard, I am so sorry for the lost of your mother. She was such a great person. You have so many good memories. My prayers are with your family, I pray GOD will keep you strong.

Marthine Cummings

February 22, 2014

TO Justin and Family,

My heartfelt condolences are with you during your time of sorrow. Mrs. Bouldin is what I refer to as a Triple A woman (Annointed, Appointed and Approved).

Her work is done and God has received his angel. I will miss the nice talks and nice cakes she used to bake.

God Bless You and I love you all

Briana Carter

February 22, 2014

Cousin James and family, my condolences and love to all of you. We will miss Aunt Gussie. The priceless memories of her are not only an integral part of me, but also passed down through stories to my daughter. You can't set a Mason jar by my brothers and I without it conjuring a smile and conversation about Aunt Gussie and Motherdear. God Bless.

Ramon and Family

February 22, 2014

My Nana was a great woman. I will miss her very much !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paris Bouldin

February 21, 2014

Mr. Bouldin,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.

The Hatfield Family at Amazin Glass

February 21, 2014

James,I,m gonna miss riding by the house watching,Her picking up paper on the street,and pinching my cheeks,telling me how much she miss my dad that was her buddy,God do have a angel in heaven and bells are ringing, for joy.

Deirdre&Stephen Patterson

February 20, 2014

To: James and Family, so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Gussie lived a long and happy life. She Spread love all across the land. She will be missed by everyone she knew. I personally, will miss her making me laugh. Love U.

The Jackson's and Crenshaw's

Peretta Jackson

February 20, 2014

My prayers are with you and your family Jim God Bless....

Corey L. Ellis

Corey Ellis

February 20, 2014

James and family you have my deepest sympathy
Lucy & Nathan McNeal

Lucy McNeal

February 20, 2014

to james, richard and family may God give you all peace and comfort in this time of your sorror.

albany

February 20, 2014

James & Family sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Your in my thoughts and prayers

Gretchen Davidson

February 20, 2014

To James & The Entire, Bouldin Family,You have My Deepest Sympathy, (What a beautiful story to share)
Mattie Seel.

Madeline Seel

February 20, 2014

James and family:

So sorry to hear of the passing of Augusta she was such a delightful person to be around and always kept a smile on her face.

Sabrena Helms & Family

February 20, 2014

James, Lucy & Family:

You have our deepest sympathy. Your Mom was such a sweet person. RIP Ms. Gussie!

Rita Matthews & Family

February 20, 2014

James & Family:

You are in my prayers and we send heartfelt sympathy to you and yours in the loss of our beloved cousin Augusta.
Love
Martha Blair and the Crews Family

Martha Blair

February 20, 2014

James, my condolences at the passing of your mom.

(Nona Chalmers)

Ahimsa Teabout

February 20, 2014

James and Family:
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Our prayers are with you during this most difficult of times
Love
Rosa Lee Crews & Family

Rosa Lee Crews

February 20, 2014

To the Boudin Family, You are in my familys' thoughts and prayers in your time of sorrow.

Sis. Benita Hayes and Family

Benita Wiillingham-Hayes

February 20, 2014

Thoughts and Prayers to the family. I did not know her but enjoyed her story. What a beautiful soul. God Bless her soul. RIP

February 20, 2014

James, Ann and Family
I am sorry to hear of Mrs Bouldin passing. She was always very pleasant to me. The summary of her life was interesting and a wonderful story to share with the world. All those memories of her and her life will live on forever with your children and grandchildren. A treasure that can never be bought. I am sure she is happy and at peace in her new home.
Love Cousin Gail

February 20, 2014

Dear James and Family, sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Mom may she Rest in peace remember the good time they will bring you comfort .
In Sympathy, Rebecca Lawson and Family

February 20, 2014

TO JAMES AND FAMILY, MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCE, YOU IN MY PRAYER, ANNIE HOLT AND FAMILY,

February 20, 2014

I did not know your Mother/Grandmother however Her life story is an INSPIRATION. WOW What a wonderful woman.
She worked hard now she may rest with the Lord.
I hope your family continues to share her story to our future generation.

February 20, 2014

My condolences to James and the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers, with Love.

Donna Reed

February 20, 2014

James and family
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Pastors

David and Brenda Traynham

February 20, 2014

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