Catherine Turner Greene

April 27, 1930 - January 18, 2021

Catherine Turner Green was born on April 27, 1930 in Camden, North Carolina born from the union of the late Stephen Turner, Sr and Pleasant Mercer Turner. During her early years, Catherine lived in Camden, North Carolina and grew up with 7 siblings. In her formative years, Catherine grew to have a great faith in God and joined New Sawyers Creek Baptist Church at an early age under Rev. T. A. White. She also completed early education and attended Sawyers Creek High School in Camden, North Carolina, now identified as a historical landmark before integration. One of the most pivotal events in Catherine's life occurred when she married Leon Davis and moved to Long Island, New York. From this union, Catherine gave birth to a daughter, Ola Mae Davis. Unfortunately, tragedy occurred when Leon was killed in a gas explosion accident. However, driven by resilience and love for life, Catherine was able to keep her heart open to meet and marry Frank Green many years later. Catherine and Frank settled in Sag Harbor, New York until their retirement in 2002 and moved to Boynton Beach, Florida. Their union was blessed to last for 50 years until Frank Green’s passing in 2013. Catherine had always been an industrious worker all her life. Always the caretaker, Catherine performed various domestic work as a childcare provider and homemaker. She also found time to be a member of the Knit and Stitch Club of Long Island. Catherine treasured her family and friends and lived the scripture passage “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” In this calling, Catherine touched many lives through her unending kindness, generous spirit and loving guidance. Catherine always showed unfailing generosity with her time and heart by opening her home to all. There was never a time she would not provide a comforting word, good laugh and welcoming meal to family or friends. Catherine embodied her moniker of “Sweetsie” through sweetening the lives of everyone who knew her. With sorrowful hearts, Catherine went to be with the Lord on January 18th, 2021. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband Frank Green, grandson Walter Leon Walker, and 6 siblings. She leaves to mourn and share precious memories: daughter and spouse: Ola Mae (Lester Sr.) Walker (West Palm Beach, FL); grandson: Lester (Patricia) Walker, Jr (Atlanta, GA); brother: Stephen Turner II (Elizabeth City, NC); brother-in-law: Winzola (Haydee) Davis (Dayton, OH); great granddaughters: Tomisha (Cliff) Lewis (Windsor Locks, CT) and Brianna Walker (Houston, TX); great-great grandchildren; close family and friends to carry on her legacy. In lieu of an immediate homegoing service, the family requests that you perform an act of service and post your comments, loving memories, and pictures to Catherine Green’s memorial site of Palms West Funeral Home. I Have a Place in Heaven I have a place in heaven Please don't sing sad songs for me, Forget your grief and fears, For I am in a perfect place Away from pain and tears. It's far away from hunger And hurt and want and pride, I have a place in Heaven With the Master at my side. My life on earth was very good, As earthly life can go, But Paradise is so much more Than anyone can know. My heart is filled with happiness And sweet rejoicing, too. To walk with God is perfect peace, A joy forever new. -Author Unknown