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Gertrude Green Obituary
She was preceded in death by her husband, Caleb Green Sr.; one brother, Billie Roy Ellsworth; and four children, Lou Jones, Everlean Jones, Lydia Taylor and John Jasper Green.
She was educated in Southampton County Public School system and received her certification as a nursing assistant in Richmond, Va. She was a former member of the Eastern Stars, ABC Gospel Chorus and the Starlight Gospel singers for many years.
"Momma Gerty," as she was affectionately called, was a member of Bethel Star Holiness Church, Joyner, Va., and Morning Star Baptist Church, Capron, Va. She served as a faithful member and was a deaconess in later years.
Momma Gerty leaves to cherish her memory eight children, Caleb Jr. (Edith) of Hampton, Va., Melvin T. (Cora) of Havelock, N.C., Larry of Philadelphia and Ronald of Emporia, Va., Helen of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Ann Little of Petersburg, Va.; two grandchildren whom she adopted, Claudia "Cookie" Threatt and Winston "Tony" Green; 36 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; one son-in-law, Emmett Taylor of Drewryville, Va.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, devoted friends and special caregivers, Wendy and Clesta Williams.
A funeral service for Mrs. Gertrude D. Green will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at Morning Star Baptist Church, 14502 Rivers Mill Road, Capron, Va.; the Rev. Earl Thompson, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 19136 Riverstown Road, Yale, Va., and may be contacted by calling (434) 535-9828 or (804) 720-1476.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Green online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jessica Ellsworth
October 26, 2008
To the Green family my prayer goes out to each an every one of yall. I didn't know Gertrude like that i just know that she was my cousin, i seen her one time an she was so sweet. The funeral today was lovely. May god bless each an every one of you an love you all.
Edith Taylor
October 25, 2008
I extend my deepest sympathy to all of the family.Sister Green was a wonderful woman. My late husband,Bishop(formerly Elder) William H. Taylor & I Were truly blessed by her membership at Bethel Star Holiness Church, Joyners, VA. She worked faithfully and lovingly under his pastorship over 20 years, until he resigned for health reasons. He went home to Jesus in April 2008. Now, they can rejoice together with the other saints in God's presence forever. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Pamela Williams
October 25, 2008
To the family,
What a woman, it saddened my heart to hear Miss Gerty, had taken her leave, but to have known the lady and her legacy, the sadness was temporary.
Though she will be greatly missed to have known her and to have loved her is truly a gift from God.
I pray that your hearts will soon be relieved of the grief, and the grief will be replaced with songs of joy.
God Bless each one of you.
Dianne Williams
October 24, 2008
TO THE GREEN & TAYLOR FAMILIES:
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. Miss Gerty was a remarkable lady. God's blessings be with you during this time.
Kim Walton
October 24, 2008
Cookie and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow.
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