Lillie Mae Green 1930-2020

Lillie was born March 14, 1930, to Nancy Jane Thorington-Gary and Ben Gary. She was the youngest of three girls, with Arrie Mae Morton, the eldest, and Priscilla Brewer, the middle daughter. Allen Ben Gary was the youngest child. Lillie graduated in 1948 from North High School and 1975 from Youngstown State University with a bachelor of science in education; she was one-credit hour away from receiving her master’s degree.

She had been employed by the Mahoning County Children’s Services Board as an abuse specialist for 20 years, retiring in 1995.

She was a member of Gospel Temple Baptist Church and served with the mission ministry.

Lillie leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Lilwana Green of Youngstown and Nancy Green-Wiffen (David) of Rialto, Calif.; a son, Janerio Green of Chicago, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Cecil Cornell Green and Randy Maurice Green; and by her siblings.

Calling hours will be held 10 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2020, at L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral home on McGuffey Road in Youngstown. Private services for the family will follow at noon.

All are welcome to come to Jacobs Road at approximately 1 p.m. for a (social distancing) procession from Triedstone Baptist Church to the corner of McGuffey Center to honor the deceased, with flower in hand that will be given.

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