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February 10, 1934 - March 17, 2022

A funeral service will take place at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Monday, March 28, 2022 at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at East Cooper Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, March 27, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM and one hour prior to the service on Monday, beginning at 12:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be given to the Warner Camp.

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As an impressionable teenager, Mrs. Green (as I knew her) always welcomed me when I would spend the night with her son Kelly, stay with the family at Warner Camp, or just drop by unannounced. She always took time to listen to my attempts at small talk. She showed interest in what I had to say. She made me feel good about myself. When Kelly and I attended Parchment High School together, I ran for class treasurer, and lost. I was in Lansing taking an exam when I called Kelly's home to ask what the election results were. Mrs. Green broke the news to me by saying I lost.... but stressing that I was running against an extremely popular person... and that I lost by only 9 votes. Years later it occurred to me that she may have added that last part just to cushion my fall. But at 16, she knew I had time to try again, so she helped me see what I HAD accomplished, rather than what I had not. I got off that call feeling that I would win the NEXT election. She inspired me to get up, learn from defeat, and win the next one. Mrs. Green always made me feel like a member of the family. Thanks to her, and her son Kelly, I joined Westwood Church of God, accepted Christ as my personal savior, and eventually was elected to the Board of Trustees. At 23, I planned to just silently watch that first year – a few months later a tornado leveled the church sanctuary. We could always count on the Greens for support as we rebuilt - twice as large. During those cramped services in the basement gym, Mrs. Green always made sure each service was recorded on a cassette tape, then duplicated, for the shut-ins. I will always remember the positive turn my life took when I met Kelly and his family. Not only did Mrs. Green bring Kelly into my world, but she also provided a supportive, loving, and beautiful home that he and his friends could grow up in. My life is better because of it. Thank you for this opportunity to express my appreciation for Mrs. Green, her family, and the impact she had on so many others. She has left a legacy in her children, her grandchildren, and many other people, just like me, who she encouraged and inspired along the way.

Posted by Michael Fuller on April 14, 2022

Dear Aunt Kay. I will miss your eternal smile and sly intellectual sense of humor. Your Blueberry ‘everything’s’ that you’d make special for us every summer that we’d come up. The hospitality that you showed during our stays at the cottage during the summers, and at the house during the few special Christmas’ that we visited. In your own special way, you always treated my brothers and me, like we were one of your own kids. The bond you and my Mother(your Sister) Shirley had was very special. I could see that you missed each other dearly during our stays. If we could only have some of those days again….. In addition to your three great children(my cousins), you also were blessed with many caring grandchildren. Additionally, the loving and cuddling Kitty that was by your side through the hard times. That was the most touching photo for me! Will Love you forever Aunt Kay!! Your Nephew Jeff

Posted by Jeff Lancia on March 28, 2022

Sweet Auntie Kay. As your niece (then a youngster) growing up a few blocks away from your Reed Street house - we were on Bryant Street - I remember spending the night at your home with Kathy and Kelly. (This was pre- Paigie 🙃) What a cool playroom you had developed! We had dress-up clothes and all kinds of toys! Playing bumper pool in the basement was so fun! But . . . after-dinner dishwashing duty was not so much fun! I chuckle. What a legacy of love you created that carefully enveloped your family, and loved ones, in love and acceptance. As videographer for so many, for years you continued to capture precious memories for us to cherish. We moved to Tennessee when I was ten. It wasn’t until years later, as an adult and mother of three sons, did I migrate back into your circle of influence. God knew what I needed and provided me the opportunity to receive the love and acceptance you so freely shared and that of your loving children. The cottage. What a blessing it has been to your entire family . . . immediate and extended. Such wonderful memories. I always admired your independent, can-do attitude! Your willingness to “go with the flow” no matter the circumstances . . . as long as you were surrounded by family and loved ones . . . smiling and loving us all. You will be sorely missed. But, since you were the “last one standing” of your generation, I am certain you are fully at peace, having been received in the loving arms of Jesus - and presently surrounded by your loved ones that have gone before. Love you, sweet Auntie Kay. Thank you for your love and the multitude of memories you created for those lucky enough to be part of your circle of influence.

Posted by Jan Bubb on March 25, 2022