Edna L. “Sally” Carolina Greene, 70, of New Haven, departed this life April 6, 2009. She was the widow of Therodges “Doc” Greene, Sr.
Edna was born on September 1, 1938 in Darlington, SC, daughter of the late Leo and Marie Thomas Carolina.
She was employed for several years as a Daycare Provider (Teacher’s Assistant) for the New Haven Child Development Program. Edna was a charter member of First Church of God, 90 Harper Ave., New Haven. She served for many years as a member of the WCG Auxiliary and was a faithful member and, for a short period of time, the director of the Senior Choir.
She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Pearson (Raymond) of New Haven and Janet Greene of New Haven; sons, Therodges Greene, Jr. (Karen) of Hamden and Gregory Greene, Sr. (Christie) of New Haven; sisters, Cleo Rush (Hezekiah), Mary A. Samuel and Eloise Thomas McCall all of Darlington, SC, Kathleen Cannon (Jerry) of Florence, SC and Rosa Head (James) of New Haven; brothers, Chester Carolina of New Haven and Harry Lee Carolina of Darlington, SC; a sister in-law, Elder Annie Greene Burgess of Hamden; a brother in-law, James Greene, Jr. (Elizabeth) of Darlington, SC; eleven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Mrs. Greene’s life and legacy will be held Saturday, April 11, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. at First Church of God, 90 Harper Ave., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven, is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available at www.curvinkcouncil.com