Elizabeth René "René" Green

Elizabeth René "René" Green obituary, Savannah, GA

Elizabeth René "René" Green

Elizabeth Green Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors - Hodgson Chapel on Jan. 28, 2026.
Celebrating the life of

René Butterfield Green

October 05, 1970 - January 25, 2026

Elizabeth René Butterfield Green, 55, was born on October 5, 1970, in Heidelberg, Germany, to Kenneth Bruce Butterfield and Maryann Strickland Butterfield while her father was on active duty. She spent most of her life in Savannah, where she attended Savannah Christian Preparatory School.

René was known and loved by many as an animal advocate and mobile groomer. Her beautiful spirit touched countless lives, and heaven has gained a precious angel.

Her surviving family members include her husband, Robert Michael "Mike" Green Jr.; her mother, Maryann Strickland Butterfield; mother-in-law, Christine Lee Green; sister-in-law, Buffy Michelle Thompson (Mark Anthony); stepdaughters, Lacey Danielle Moser (Josh) and Christian Taylor Mallard; and her grandchildren, Elle Brook Moser and Charlotte Brynn Moser; as well as her beloved canine and feline children.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. A funeral service will follow immediately at 4:00 p.m. A private burial will take place at a later date.

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January 31, 2026

Candy Munn posted to the memorial.

January 28, 2026

Lynn Powelson posted to the memorial.

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Candy Munn

January 31, 2026

Rene you will truly be missed!!
I´m sure Annie was waiting patiently for your beautiful smile as she met you at the rainbow bridge!! She loved you dearly! Ellie will miss all of her beautiful grooming! I will miss our conversations! Til we meet again!
Heaven gained another angel!!

Lynn Powelson

January 28, 2026

Oh Rene... Harry and I will miss your visits, your adorable personality...you were such a bright light. The crowd waiting to greet you on the rainbow bridge will be overwhelming, your friends here on earth will cry a river for our loss. Good voyage friend

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