Dr. Geraldine Ann Green

Dr. Geraldine (Gerry) Ann
Passed away in Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, Hospice Unit on March 06, 2014 after a brief illness with family present. She was the loving daughter of the late Emerson W. Green Sr. and Elizabeth M. Green (nee Shield). She was preceded in death by brothers, Philip Green Sr. and Emerson w. Green Jr.
Surviving her is sister-in-law Marie Green (nee McNamara). Gerry was special Aunt to Philip Green Jr. (Linda), Nora Becker (Gerald), Anne Green (Matt Ball), James Green (Kim), Mary Beth DeMoss (David), Emerson Green III (Audrey) and Patrick Green. Great Aunt to Ellen, Tyler, James Robert, Ryan, Jarett, Zachary & Olivia Green and Cecilia & Henry DeMoss. Her Aunt Arline Shield and 3 cousins, Patricia, Kathy & Mike Shield also survive her.
She will be missed by many dear friends and loving neighbors. She was a devoted member of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Taylor, MI (formerly St. Cyril’s of Jerusalem). A 1949 graduate of Marygrove College; she received a PhD in Math Education from the University of Michigan in 1969.
Gerry enjoyed a 61 year teaching career; 19 years in the city of Detroit, 21 years in the Royal Oak School District and concluded with 21 years at Eastern Michigan University in 2010.
A lifelong member of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, Gerry was a past Chairman and active participant in NCTM ( National Association of Teachers of Mathematics. She enjoyed attending the DSO (Detroit Symphony Orchestra) and various lecture series. She was also a supporter of Art Museums in Detroit, Chicago and Washington, DC.
Gerry contributed to a number of charities and at her request, in lieu of flowers donations in her memory are recommended to:
Our Lady of the Angels-Food Pantry, Our Lady of the Angels- Parish Office, 6442 Pelham Rd., Taylor, MI 48180 Or Marygrove College Educational Advancement Program, 8425 West McNichols Rd. ,Detroit, MI 48221-2599 or www.marygrove.edu.
A mass of Christian burial will take place at: Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, 6442 Pelham Rd. in Taylor at 10:00am on Saturday March 8, 2014. In State from 9:30am.
Gerry’s family will meet with friends and co-workers from 1:00pm -8:00pm on Friday March 7, 2014 at Weise Funeral Home, 7210 Park Ave., Allen Park, MI; the Rosary will be conducted at 7pm .
Interment at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Rockwood Michigan will take place later in the spring.