Gloria E. Green

March 20, 1929

October 15, 2024

Gloria Evangeline Green was born to Adrian and Emily Brown in Half Way Tree, St. Andrew,

Jamaica on March 20, 1929. Her father passed away before her birth, but she was lovingly

raised by her mother and stepfather, Philip Higginson. Gloria always spoke fondly of her

childhood and the warmth of her family.

In time, Gloria married the love of her life, Melvin A. Green, on April 9, 1955. Together, they built

a beautiful family, raising seven children—Fay, Milton, Winston, Maxine, Michael, Hepburn, and

Angela. Though she faced the heartbreaking loss of her precious Maxine and Michael as young

children, Gloria's steadfast faith in God carried her through.

In 1966, Gloria immigrated to the United States, joined by Melvin and their four children in 1969,

and made a home in Brooklyn, NY. Though adjusting to the cold weather and snow was a

challenge, Gloria's unwavering belief in the promise of opportunity kept her focused on providing

a brighter future for her children. During one of those cold nights, Angela was conceived, adding

their beloved "American baby" to the family in October 1970.

In 1974, Gloria and Melvin achieved a significant milestone—they bought their first home in the

U.S., a beautiful four-bedroom house in Queens, NY. This home became the center of family

gatherings, filled with laughter, love, and the joy of hosting friends. But life took a difficult turn

when Melvin passed away unexpectedly in 1978. Despite the overwhelming loss, Gloria's

strength shone through. True to her spirit, she found a way to honor Melvin's legacy by

purchasing an investment home with his inheritance and becoming a landlord—a bold move

that reflected her practicality and determination. "I don't have a lot of education, but I have

common sense," she'd often say, with her ever-present smile.

Gloria eventually sold both properties and retired to Palm Coast, FL, in 1994. There, she built a

custom home and created yet another chapter of community, love, and joy. She encouraged her

family to visit, often enticing them with the promise of nearby Disney World adventures. She

remained there until 2014, when she moved to Purcellville, VA, to be closer to her family.

Throughout her life, Gloria's faith in Jesus Christ was her guiding light. Her love for the Lord was

evident in her words and actions. She shared her faith openly, often asking, "Do you believe in

God?"—a gentle nudge for others to reflect on their faith. Her generosity knew no limits, as she

was always ready with a kind word or thoughtful gift for anyone who crossed her path, whether it

was the trash collector, the mailman, or her next-door neighbor. She gave not out of abundance,

but out of a spirit of love and kindness.

Gloria's legacy lives on through her children, Fay (Wayne), Milton (Derron), and Angela (Kwasi);

her grandchildren, Johnetta, Dwayne, Kenishia, LaShonda (Rowan), Akil (Takisha), Darius,

Naomi, Jeremy, Olivia, and Jayson; her great-grandchildren, Siyar, Devin, Martin, Jayda, Xavier,

Shíanne, Vincent, Christian, Jayden, Cameron, and Princeton; her great-great-grandchildren,

Cayden, Khloé, and Jaylen and many other relatives and friends.

We celebrate her for a well-lived life filled with love, faith, and a legacy of strength and kindness.