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Shirley Greene Obituary

Shirley Greene Charleston - Shirley A. Greene, 77, of Charleston, SC when able, had regular meditations each morning. On the morning of March 15, 2018 however, Shirley was 'caught up' to meet the Savior personally and peacefully. A Home Going Celebration will be held Friday, March 23, 2018 at 11a.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 446 Meeting Street. Interment will follow in Monrovia Cemetery. Friends, family and organizations will gather and honor her legacy on March 22, 2018 from 5-7pm, also to be held at Wesley United Methodist Church. Ms. Greene was born August 23, 1940 in Charleston, SC, daughter of Willie Brown and Emma Green Barnes. Shirley attended Immaculate Conception School and Burke High School. She continued her education and graduated from Claflin College with a B.S. in Education and went on to be one of the first teachers to integrate Mitchell Elementary School in downtown Charleston, where she taught for 30 years. Shirley said that Mitchell School was a 'family'. Many students still remember Ms. Greene riding her bike (Susie Mae) to campus. Ms. Greene was active in many civic and musical organizations. These included; Lifetime membership at Wesley United Methodist Church, The Choraliers, Girl Scouts, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and her beloved Roseanna Tent #18. Ms. Greene enjoyed sharing her voice in song and was a regular contributor to the Mojo festivals held annually here in Charleston. Shirley was a humble person who wanted her obituary to say "She was born, she lived, and she died" but there was so much that she gave to everyone she met in between those life markers. She made each person she met feel valued. Shirley A. Greene loved people and people loved Shirley A. Greene. Having no biological children of her own, Shirley was auntie, grandma, and mama to many. She leaves to carry on her spirit of loving, living and laughter to those she cherished dearly and held fondly. These include: nieces, (grand); nephews, (grand), cousins, her caring neighborhood, the senior group at Wallingford Presbyterian Church, members of Wesley United Methodist, the many students from Mitchell Elementary School, Gamma Nu Chapter of AKA sorority, and Roseanna Tent #18. She was preceded in death by her sister Emily Coles (Barnes); Matiel Williams (Barnes); and Emma G. Barnes and Willie Brown. Funeral arrangements by Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation & Burial Services - North Charleston. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Greene

20 Entries

Deborah D Moseley

March 10, 2025

Deborah D Moseley

March 10, 2024

deborah d moseley

March 10, 2023

deborah d moseley

March 10, 2022

In memoryam

Traci Heyward-Jones (S. Holland,Illinois)

March 10, 2021

I know this is late but as I'm just reading it and learning of Ms. Greene's passing I'm in shock and disbelief. Ms. Greene was my best friend and as my 4th grade teacher she always was my teacher even in college, if she heard my grades had declined she would say "Focus and DO! what you were sent there to DO!, or ill come and deal with you." Ms. Greene was another Mother to me and she immensely help me get through so much as I navigated the crazy world called life. For that I'm eternally grateful and to the family thank you for sharing Ms. Greene with so many students whose lives she impacted, she was truly loved. I pray that God will hold you and keep you in his care.

Deborah Moseley

March 10, 2021

In memoryam

deborah moseley

March 10, 2020

Christy Bethke

March 23, 2018

What an honor to have met Shirley and see how she has touched the lives of everyone around her. She always had a kind word for everyone. She was a role model for us all in patience and gratitude. I look forward to seeing her in heaven.

Marilyn Pyatt

March 22, 2018

You will be truly missed until we met again.

Phalarma Freeman

March 21, 2018

Ms. Shirley Greene has been an integral part of the Seniors Ministry at Wallingford Presbyterian Church for many years. She was always kind, humble and very nice. She used her beautiful voice to bless us on many occasions. Ms. Shirley will be missed, but will forever live on in our hearts.

Tracy Johnson Holmond

March 20, 2018

My 1st and 2nd Grade Teacher, who never ever forgot any of her students whenever she saw us. Her spirit was captivating. Her Love was endless. You were not just a "That Teacher"; You are and will always be "THAT ONE", that allowed her students to dream big; to better than what we knew we could be. Not only will I, but WE ALL WILL MISS YOU IMMENSLEY . Rest in Peace.

Sh'Kur Francis

March 19, 2018

A wonderful woman of God. May she rest from her labor.

Katherine Sharpe Jones

March 19, 2018

I have such fond memories of Ms. Greene from Mitchell Elementary. I was in Mrs. Grayson's 3rd grade class and Ms. Greene was across the hall, and was our Brownie troop leader. She was so nice to us, and so much fun! I remember riding on the bus to camp with her. And thanks to her dear niece, Cassandra, I was able to speak with her by phone a few years ago.

I pray that the family finds comfort in your memories, and in the knowledge that her beautiful, full life on earth has transitioned her into the welcoming arms of God.

Deronda Baxter Lucas

March 18, 2018

Rest in Paradise ....

Shawn "Transport"

March 17, 2018

My thoughts are with you all during this time. Words cannot express the impact Ms Shirley had on my life in the short time I knew her. She always greeted me with a smile and our conversations always brightened my day. She will be greatly missed.

March 17, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you on your loss, may there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten. Psalms 94:19.

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