Submitted by: John C. Monk

 

Virginia M. Green

June 27, 1931 - June 14, 2010
MISHAWAKA - Virginia M. Green, 78, of Mishawaka, passed away on Monday, June 14th, in her residence with her loving family at her bedside. Virginia was born on June 27, 1931, in Lakeville, to the late Lawrence and Violet (Shuppert) White. Virginia attended South Bend Riley High School. As the former Virginia White, she married Leslie Green in November 1949 in South Bend. Virginia and Leslie shared 61 wonderful years of marriage together. Virginia is survived by her husband Leslie and their five children, Suzanne Galbraith of Indianapolis, Debbie (Mickey) Belle of Granger, Rick (Beth) Green of South Bend, John (Tammy) Green of Niles and Lisa (Grant Jr.) Stacy of South Bend. Virginia was a loving and caring grandmother to 16 grandchildren and great- grandmother to 14 great-grandchildren. Also surviving Virginia is a sister, Helen Marie Pass of Mishawaka. Virginia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who cherished her family most of all. She enjoyed cooking and gardening, and was an avid NASCAR racing fan. The family is honoring Virginia's wishes to have a private visitation and funeral service. A special "Thank You" to Lisa (Virginia's little angel) from her brothers and sisters for taking care of mom for the past two years. Memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. Bubb Funeral Chapel assisted the family with the arrangements.


Published in South Bend Tribune from June 16 to June 17, 2010