Ella L. Green

GREEN, ELLA L.

On Sunday, December 5, 2004, Mrs. Ella Louise Green of Capital Heights, Maryland entered into eternal life at the Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

Ella Louise Stepney Green was born on February 28, 1939 in Washington, D.C. She was the 8th born to the late Paul August Stepney, Sr. and Edna Gertrude Baylor Stepney. She was educated by the Washington, D.C. School system, graduating from Eastern High School. Ella was later employed by the Army - Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) and retired in 1993 as an Operations Manager with more than 25 years of service.

Ella surrendered her life to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 8, 1990 at the Church of the Great Commission, Camp Springs, MD. She spent her last 15 years in ministry serving and developing a personal relationship with Christ. She served in various capacities of the ministry such as Sunday School Teacher, Prayer Coordinator, Women’s Fellowship, Prison Ministry, Nursing Home Visitations, 5AM Bible Study Ministry, and Bible Study Instructor. In January 2001, Ella, under the direction of the Holy Spirit, joined Kingdom Covenant Church, District Heights, MD where she was an active member until her health began to fail. She endured a great hardship and in the end she stood firm.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her beloved siblings, Paul August Stepney, Jr., Paula Aurelia Stepney Holbrook, William McDonald Stepney, Edgar George Stepney, Grafton Arthur Stepney, Robert Franklin Stepney.

Left to cherish her memory are 3 loving daughters Michele Vanette Simms (Lorenzo), Debra Aurelia Johnson (Ernest) and Cheryl Renee Green; 2 beloved sisters Frances Elizabeth Hurd, Sarah LaTisha Jones and one beloved brother Chester Andrew Stepney. Five adoring grandchildren, Shameca Laronne Green, Michael Jamaar Green, Loren Nichele Simms, Ciara Nicole Simms and Lorenzo Simms, Jr. and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ella was dedicated in praying for her entire family. She loved her children with all of her heart and she enjoyed the times she shared with her sisters and brothers. She was especially proud of her grandson and granddaughters, each moment spent with them was more than special.

Her viewing will be held on Friday, December 10:00a.m.until time of service 11:00a.m. at Church of the Great Commission, 5055 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland, MD. Arrangements by Thornton Funeral Home, P.A.