Juanita Green was born Juanita Faye Riser in Newton, Texas on December 28, 1927. Her husband is Glen R. Green. They were married for 69 years. She left us on September 20, 2016.

Her parents were Calvin Commodore Riser and Mary Emma Pence Riser, now deceased. Her brothers were Commodore Riser, Jack Riser, Willard “Bud” Riser, and John Robert Riser all deceased. Her sister Dovie Paulann Riser predeceased her as did her niece Paulann Alleman, who was like a sister to her.

Her sister Bettie Becker survives her. Her sons are Danny Green, married to Phyllis Green and Bob Green, married to Tatiana Green. Her grandsons are Troy Green, Slade Green, and Brandon Green. Her great-grandchildren are Aric Green, Meagan Green, Makenzie Green, and Gavin Green.

She graduated from Stark High School in 1945. She graduated from Lamar University with a B.A. and Master’s Degree. She was a school teacher and counselor in the West Orange School District. She was a member of the Sunset Grove Country Club, The Women’s Club of Orange, her beloved Bengal Guards, the First Presbyterian Church, and numerous bridge clubs.

She lived, loved, and breathed family. Her unconditional love will remain with us always.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 23, 2016, at First Presbyterian Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.