J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Greene, Theresa

Monday, January 19, 2009

Theresa Greene died on January 19 in Charlotte, North Carolina, at Sardis Oaks, after a long and valiant battle with cancer.
Theresa’s parents immigrated to the United States in the early 1900s from London, England. She was born in Queens, New York, graduated from Hunter High School and later received her Bachelor’s Degree from Hunter College, with majors in Science and Latin. Later, she received a Master’s Degree in Science Education from Virginia State College.
During World War II, she enlisted as a S.P.A.R. in the U.S. Coast Guard and was stationed in Norfolk, VA, serving as Yeoman 2nd Class and assigned to work in the Office of the Commandant of the Coast Guard. While in Norfolk, Theresa met Bill Greene and they married on October 23, 1943. They first lived in Portsmouth, VA before moving to Colonial Heights, VA in 1945, where Theresa cherished her years working as a classroom teacher and later as a Visiting Teacher for the Colonial Heights School District. Following retirement in 1985, she moved to Tamarack, FL, and, in later years, to Charlotte, NC.
Theresa’s husband, two brothers, and a sister all preceded her in death. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Frederick and Donna Greene, of Charlotte, NC; by a daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Carroll Johnston, of Salem, OR; and four grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Gigi”: Stephanie Quantz (Columbia, SC), Heather Johnston (Madrid, Spain), Adam Greene (Charlotte, NC), and Pamela Johnston (Danby, VT).
Burial services will be held on Friday, January 23, 2009 at 11 AM in the Brith Achim Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hadassah (ATTN: DPC, 50 W. 58th Street, New York City, NY 10019). The Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home is serving the family. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

what a great kind lady who made a difference in all of our lives in colonial heights. i know i have some fun and wonderful memories of my time with her. thank you for sharing her with me. heaven is lucky to have her. friends, marie legard salem oregon

Posted by: marie klugh legard at February 18, 2009 11:59 AM

Your mother was one of my favorite teachers in Colonial Heights, she cared about her students and the people around her, she made a difference. Anyone that knew her was better for the experience, thank you for sharing her!

Posted by: mary at February 18, 2009 07:17 AM

Dr. Greene,

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Tim and Meeghan Kuwada

Posted by: Tim Kuwada at January 25, 2009 10:29 PM

Dear Rick,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your mother. She sounds like an extraordinary woman. May you cherish your fond memories of her always.
Bruce & Geri

Posted by: Bruce & Geri Schirmer at January 22, 2009 11:52 PM

Dear Rick and family;

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace and may you be comforted by fond memories. You are very much in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Ken and Kay

Posted by: KEN AND KAY FORDE at January 22, 2009 09:08 PM

I am truly sorry about the passing of your mother. Please accept my condolences. You are in the thoughts of all the Foundation board leaders and BSC staff.

Teresa

Posted by: Teresa Chien at January 22, 2009 01:52 PM

Ric - please accept my condolences at this tragic time. May your seek comfort amongst all of the mourners of Zion. May the memories of your mother always burn bright in your heart and may her wisdom and love be passed from generation to generation. Please accept my sympathies and my prayers

Posted by: steven d wexner at January 22, 2009 01:24 PM

Dear Dr Greene:

Please accept my sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your beloved mother.

Sharif Al-Ruzzeh

Posted by: Sharif Al-Ruzzeh at January 22, 2009 12:52 AM

Dear Dr. Greene,

We are sincerely sorry about the passing of your beloved mother. We are thinking of you and your family at this time and offer you are deepest sympathies. It sounds like she was an extraordinary woman.

Fondly, David and Pattie Iannitti

Posted by: David and Pattie Iannitti at January 21, 2009 07:04 PM