“Polly” J Green

Pauline "Polly" Joyner Green, 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 25, 2010. Mrs. Green was born March 6, 1915 in Nashville NC to the late Walter Crawford Joyner and Flossie Upchurch Joyner. She grew up in the Gold Sand Community; but, spent most of her life living in Rocky Mount. She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Freeland Green, a daughter Charlotte Ann Royal, and two brothers W.C. Joyner and Eddie Guy Joyner. Pauline married Staff Sergeant Lawrence Fleming Brown in 1941, and later married Lawrence Freeland Green on March 4, 1950. They were married for 30 years and enjoyed traveling with friends. Mrs. Green never met a stranger and had a gift of making you feel welcome when you visited in her home. She especially enjoyed her visits with Widgie Kornegay every Saturday and loved her Amherst Road neighbors who were so kind to her. She didn't wait for life to happen as she lived it to the fullest everyday. Mrs. Green cherished all her family and looked forward to the times we could all be together. She especially enjoyed the visits from her Meals on Wheels Friends and the warm meals that they provided for her everyday. The joy of Mrs. Green's life was her children William Lawrence Brown, Gwendolyn B. Williams, Bobby Freeland Green, and Walter Nathaniel Green. She was proud of all her grandchildren and there was nothing she loved more than showing pictures of her great-grandchildren. Mrs. Green was a graduate of Gold Sand High School in Franklin County and attended Campbell University in 1935 and 1936. She was a charter member of Englewood Baptist Church. Mrs. Green worked in Washington, DC during World War II at the Army Quarter Master Depot; but, spent most of her years working for Green Wholesale and as a homemaker. Mrs. Green is survived by her daughter Gwendolyn Ann Williams and son "n" law Grady; sons, William Lawrence Brown and wife Jane, Bobby Freeland Green and wife Jo Kimball Green, Walter Nathaniel Green and wife Marsha; and a sister, Frances Georgianna Joyner Marggraf of Pasadena CA. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren: Alicia Williams, Vickie B. Thompson and husband Jimmy, Robert Weldon Green and wife Jamie, Matthew Lawrence Green, Brian Nathaniel Green and wife Angie, and Justin Spencer Green and wife Candace. Great-Grandchildren: Ben Howardton, Casey Williams, Chase Brantley, Cailee Williams, Tyler Green, Tanner Green, Hope Green, and Parker Green. She will also be remembered by niece, Janet Joyner Dement, and nephews, Jimmy Joyner and Bobby Joyner. She is also survived by her loyal and beloved dog "Chico". A funeral service will take place at 11:00am Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home led by Pastor Jack Givens, eulogy by Jo Kimball Green and vocalist Sue Brinkley. Visitation with the family will follow the service. There will be a private family burial at Liberty Baptist Christian Church in Epsom, NC. Flowers are welcome or donations can be made to Meals on Wheels, the American Leukemia Society, or Englewood Baptist Church. The Green family wishes to thank the doctors and staff at Nash General Hospital for the love and care that they showed our loved one during her recent illness. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 3/6, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 3/6, 11:00 am