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1935 - 2011
 Donna Louise (Phelps) Green passed away Friday morning, March 11, 2011 at her home in Greenville. She was born July 7, 1935 in Greenville to Leland and Leah Phelps. She went to Tobey School through the eighth grade, and graduated from Greenville Senior High School in 1952. In 1953 she married Robert Murphy, and together they lived in Washington DC where he was stationed in the US Navy. They had three children, Rick, Enola, and Kimberley. In 1958, she married Leo Green and they had two daughters, Cheryl and Beth. Leo adopted and helped raise the three older children. Donna worked as secretary at Baldwin Heights Elementary School. In 1964, she took a job as a cashier at Meijer, eventually becoming store bookkeeper, a job she held until retirement in 1997. In retirement she enjoyed traveling with her sister. She loved crafts and made many quilts for family and friends. She also loved to crochet, play golf, and go to the casino with the love of her life in her later years, Francis Wilson. Donna is survived by her children, Rick Green (Lori Brownell), Enola (Kevin) Brown, Kimberley (Jeff) Keselring, Cheryl (Scott) Wright, and Beth (John) Collier; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Priscilla Hansen; brother, Max (Flora E.) Phelps; and Francis' family, children, Ronald Wilson and Beverly Wilson, grandchildren, Autumn and Amber, and great-grandchild, Albryn. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leo Green in 1993; and brother-in-law, Alvin Hansen. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with Rev. Ken Harger officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM, and private interment will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society or Faith Hospice. |
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There are currently 15 condolences.
Pam (Neil) Neumann
Thursday March 17, 2011 at
8:58 PM
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To the Green Family
Donna has watched over all of us that worked with her at this other building. I know she missed Leo and now they can golf with God up there!!! Bless you all . Pam (Neil) Neumann
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Kim (Moore) Smith
Wednesday March 16, 2011 at
9:24 PM
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Kim, I just read of your Mom's passing and that today was her funeral. I so sorry for your loss. Eventually your tears of sadness will be replaced by the joy of all of your memories with her. I know you will treasure them all. Ken Harger is an angel himself, and I am sure that he was a comfort to you and your family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you Kim.
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Gayla (Cory) Schachtele
Tuesday March 15, 2011 at
8:18 PM
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To Donna's entire family,I am very sorry for your great loss. I just found out tonight that Donna had passed and can not even think of words that could help with your pain of loss. I worked with Donna for many years at Meijer and will remember her as being very firm with us, but always fair and understanding. She had a laugh that could be heard through out the store. A poem I recieved when my Mom died in 09 "Remember me" has brought me much comfort and I pray it will do the same for you all. Many verses but the last verse is the one I say to myself many times a day..."but most of all remember each day right from the start, I will be forever near for I live within your heart". I pray when the sorrow subsides your memories of a wonderful Mom bring you comfort.
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Linda Bishop
Tuesday March 15, 2011 at
6:53 PM
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Beth and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember she is not suffering anymore or in pain. God bless you and she will always be watching over you.
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Carrie VanSyckle
Tuesday March 15, 2011 at
3:19 PM
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Dear Kim, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I know what an important part of your life your Mom has been and I'm sure she will be dearly missed. Memories and special times spent together are such a treasure.... May they comfort you and make you smile.
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Gene Beckler
Monday March 14, 2011 at
3:49 PM
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Beth,Cheryl,Kim and Rick - Our prayers and thoughts will be with you. She was such a really nice person.
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HANSEN VISION CENTER
Monday March 14, 2011 at
8:33 AM
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FRANCIS, RICK, ENOLA, KIMBERLEY, CHERYL, BETH AND FAMILY,
WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF DONNA'S PASSING. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. SHE HAS BEEN A PATIENT OF OURS SINCE 1996 WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
DR. ROCKY HANSEN AND STAFF
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Lou Ann Miller
Monday March 14, 2011 at
8:28 AM
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Rest in peace Aunt Donna. I will miss your wonderful smile and laugh. To her loved ones I send my sincere sympathy. God Bless. Lou Ann
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Darrell & Margaret Johnston
Monday March 14, 2011 at
7:26 AM
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Rick, Enola, Kim, Beth and Cheryl
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our prayers are with your family.
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Dave and Mary MacMillen
Sunday March 13, 2011 at
9:30 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family and Fran in this time of loss.
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Candy (Deal) Outman
Saturday March 12, 2011 at
9:07 PM
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I am so sorry for the loss of your mom Kim and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Rose Stuby
Saturday March 12, 2011 at
3:48 PM
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My thoughts & prayers are with her family she is not in pain anymore & heaven is a better place with her in it. May she rest in peace. God Bless
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Gary Dennis
Saturday March 12, 2011 at
9:39 AM
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I know now, Donna, that when you talk to God it will be a local call, as the night that you passed the ground shook around the world. I know that you made me a better person and I will love you for ever. Now you will see us all on the other side.
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Greg Dhaene
Friday March 11, 2011 at
11:16 PM
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I will always cherish my memories of Donna. She was like a mother to me. I never would have made it through my school years without her. She will be truly missed.
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Patty Shindledecker
Friday March 11, 2011 at
6:25 PM
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I was so very sorry to hear about Donna. To this day I have always called her Ma Green and will miss her smiling face. Heaven will be a better place with her there.
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