Ora Green

June 5, 1930 - October 10, 2020

Ora Lee was born June 5, 1930 in Reagan Texas to William Roberts and Minnie Hickman. She attended school in Marlin, Texas and accepted Christ at an early age for her personal Savior. Sister Green united in holy matrimony to Joe Mike Green in 1949 and to the union ten children were born; four children preceded her in death. Ms. Green and her family moved to Austin, Texas in 1951; soon after she became a member of Mount Calvary Primitive Baptist Church under Pastor D.M. Carother. Later, she moved her membership to St. John College Heights Missionary Baptist Church under Pastor W. M. Reed. Sister Green was a faithful member of Senior Mission I and attended morning worship service until her health failed. Under Pastor M. D. Harvey; she was often referred to as Mother Green. Mother Green was a staple in the St. John Community and Neighborhood Center was her daily home. She participated in the community activities and loved to play bingo. Mother Green was preceded in death by her father William Roberts, mother Minnie Hickman; husband Joe Mike; her children Don Joe, George Wayne, Micheal Lawerance, Connie Marie; her siblings Ida Mae Woodson, Harry Strieklead, William Roberts Jr., Harold Roberts, Aaron Roberts, and Winnie Mae Henderson. Mother Green leaves to mourn and cherish her memories: 6 daughters Jodie Green (Leroy), Mary Watkins (Kenny), Thurma Lane (Clarence), Linda Kay Clark (Johnny), Lena Green all of Austin, TX and Brenda Fay Allen (Michael) of Bastrop, TX; 21 grandchildren, 69 great grandchildren, 27 great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.