Page 11 - Mom Green - Commemorative Booklet

On July 13, 1932, in Rosedale MS -- a small town in the Delta, Jane Etta Thank you, Grandma. Your love was truly unmatched, and your prayers have helped to shape our lives
Stewart, the oldest daughter and second child of James and Genorah Stewart in ways we can't express. You showed us the way to Christ with your wisdom and love. We will carry
was born. According to her, by God’s grace, she survived the challenges of the your love in our hearts always. We promise to always remember to PRAY.
Jim Crow South, the Great Depression and many other personal flaws and life Love you forever, ❤️

challenges. Ariel

At age nine (9) she received Christ as her Lord and Savior. Janie, as she was Graceful - is one of the few words used to describe you
known, was a very conscientious and sensitive person and a very intelligent Radiant - because you make every room bright that you walk in to
student. Her potential was duly noted as she graduated salutatorian from Authentic - always genuine and true
Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis Tennessee. She managed to gain this distinction Noble - you are highly respected and honorable too
despite beginning school two months after her fellow classmates. In fact, according to her, she had the Motivating - because you have positive presence and it's contagious
same grade point average as the valedictorian. Amazing - all these words help describe you, I will always love you. Miss you!
Love, Ric
During her late teen years, she moved to St. Louis, Missouri to pursue the fulfillment of her life-
long dream of becoming an educator. Her acceptance and attendance at Harris Teachers’ College was
short-lived though, as she had to return to work. You fought the good fight; you finished your race. I love you so much and I’m looking forward to
seeing you again in the glory of God.
At age 19 she received the baptism in the Holy Spirit under the ministry of the late Bishop Johann “Your Yo”
Columbus Williams, founder and pastor of the historic Williams Temple Church of God in Christ. A
few years later (in 1953) she met and later married James O. Green (on January 10, 1954) under the Dear Grandma…My earliest memories of you are you were sweet, you were funny and you were
late Revered James Love of the vibrant New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. always teaching us the word of God. My family and I are thankful for your life and we’re grateful for
how you touched us in a special way. We love you grandma always .❤
Together, she and her husband James, lovingly parented their seven children (Lillian Marie, Justin, Heather, Takiyah, Taniyah, Jariah and Mya
Raphael, Mark Ivory, Erwin Lee, Christopher Gerard, Pamela Yvette and Jonathan). They were The Keys Family
committed to raise them in the fear of the Lord and the knowledge of God’s word. “Momma Dear” as
she is still known and sometimes called by her children, extended family and others, was always
praying, often fasting, studiously studying the Scriptures, seeking and striving to be the best child of Granny mommy, as I affectionately called you, you will be missed. From being the life of the party to
God, wife, and mother she could be. Her greatest desire for her children and others was that everyone teaching me what it meant to show others mercy. I always knew you would be there for me for a hug
would come to know and experience the genuine love of God and that each one would love and serve or advice, even when I was being most difficult you always showed me what it meant to love someone
Him gladly and whole-heartedly in return. unconditionally, and how to share that love but I will miss most is your laughter and really could light
up a room. Even though I will not be able to see you on earth again, I look forward to seeing you on
Joined with her husband, James, she served for decades in several helps and ministerial roles in the noisy side heaven.
their living dwellings, neighborhoods, and local churches where they were members. During the mid- I love you always grandma! Amaris
fifties to early sixties, she served faithfully at the New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church under the
late Rev. P. W. Jones. Grandma, I love you, and I miss you! I’m so grateful and honored to be a part of your legacy. You
prayed for me and with me. I’m blessed! See you later!

In 1961, she and her husband joined the flourishing Christ’s Southern Mission Baptist Church Love, Rissi ❤️
under the late Rev. Herman Gore, Sr. There she began serving as a Sunday School teacher for the
entire children’s department. Later she assumed the role of assistant superintendent of the children’s Love you Grandma. Gone but never forgotten. Thank you for everything you poured into our family.
Sunday School. She also served as an assistant principle of the Vacation Bible School, a teacher of David
youth in the Baptist Training Union (BTU) and also in the Antioch Baptist District as an effective teacher
and trainer. Love you Grandma, I’m going to miss your smile and contagious joy. Goodbye for now, but not
forever.
Simultaneously, during the early to mid-sixties, she became fervently involved in neighborhood Love, Joseph
evangelism through the ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship, International (CEFI). Through the CEFI
ministry she witnessed hundreds of children– including all of her own children-- and many adults enter Love you Grandma.
a personal relationship with Christ. During the mid-sixties to early seventies, scores of young people Erica and Britne
came weekly to their homes on Friday nights for prayer and ministry. Dozens were saved, filled with
the Holy Spirit, received calls to ministry, international missions, business, education, medicine, etc.