Barbara Ann Green's Obituary
Barbara A. Green, 88
03/03/1935 - 07/07/2023
Our dear, loving Mom, Grandma and Sister passed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 7, 2023. Barbara Ann Green, age 88, was born in Somerville, MA on March 3, 1935 to her late parents Gordon A. and Marion I. ( Dempsey ) Woodhouse. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, David L. Green, who unexpectedly passed away on January 23, 2023 and a son, Michael Wayne Green, who died shortly after birth. She was also preceded in death by her brother Robert G. Woodhouse and her sister, from Covid, Beverly ( Bill ) McAllister of Batavia, NY.
Barbara moved to Batavia, NY as a young child and was educated in Batavia and Rochester, NY schools. After graduating high school, she then went on to Nursing School where she was Class President and Valedictorian. She worked in the hospital where she finished her nursing program and became Charge Nurse of the Pediatrics Unit.
Barbara met and married the love of her life, David L. Green of Oakfield, NY on August 14, 1954. David was drafted into the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Barbara soon joined him there and she immediately volunteered at a local church, teaching Sunday School and playing the piano. They lived with a local German family and Barbara helped many newly arriving soldiers find housing with the locals. They had many cherished memories of their time in Germany.
In 1959, Barbara and David returned to Batavia and were soon blessed with a daughter, Rebecca Faith. In 1963, David's job with JELLO Co. transferred them to Dover, DE. Barbara's first job was with Delaware State News as a proofreader until she could go back to Nursing. She was then a Librarian at the Frederica School where she loved to read to the children. There she met two special girls, Charupin LeMin and Charuporn Robinson who came to live at Barbara and David's home. They were special to her and loved much. While at the Frederica School she spent the summer breaks helping the migrant workers at Delmarva Rural Ministries as a camp nurse. She would return to the migrant camps with clothes and toys for the kids.
Barbara worked at Milford Memorial Hospital in the Special Care Unit for a number of years. She also worked for Dr. Stephen Schlessinger and Dr Arthur Henry, DDS of Dover. She worked in Public Health for over 26 years and loved all the children she worked with. She worked as a Nurse until she was 81 years old and reluctantly retired.
Barbara taught Sunday School from the time she was 10 years old and has loved all the kids. Coming from a Methodist background, when Barbara and David came to Dover they wanted to find a church home. They went to the Church of the Nazarene and were welcomed by Marie and Paul Clendaniel and Jean and Dave Krutenat and their families. Barbara was a Sunday School teacher at the now Cross Church of the Nazarene for over 60 years, working many years side by side with her dear friend, Bonnie Graves.
Barbara loved music and sang in the church choir as well as playing the piano and organ. Barbara and David went on a Work and Witness missionary trip to Ecuador. While in the jungle Barbara loved teaching the children and washing clothes on a rock. During the Coronavirus, Barbara loved getting newsletters from her brother Billy's church. These newsletters from Pastor Doc Casey of the Cheswold Charge Methodist Church in Cheswold, DE were copied and mailed by Barbara to more than 20 homebound people who loved receiving them.
Barbara loved to read and had many thousands of books, especially Little Golden Books. She gave thousands of books to kids. She loved to read to the children in schools for years. Barbara loved to cook and would often take meals to those in need. She loved animals, especially cats and was an avid animal rescuer and supporter. Barbara and David were regulars at Spences Bazaar in Dover every Tuesday and Friday and had many friends there. They also loved yard sales and were out early every Saturday morning.
Barbara is survived by her loving daughter, Becky (Chuck) Bernard and her cherished grandson, Jordan David Bernard, the light of her life and who helped care for her. She is also survived by her brother, William Woodhouse and her dear 3-legged cat, Callie. She is also survived by her dear friend Bonnie Graves who was always a good friend to Barbara calling her daily to check in on her after David passed and to talk, which was a great help and lifted her spirits. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, including Scott McAllister who called often to lift her spirits and make her laugh.
Barbara was a beautiful, joyful Christian woman always trying to help others. She is now at peace in her heavenly home with her dear David and many family and friends.
A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday July 22, 2023 at the Cross Church of the Nazarene, 1818 N. Little Creek Rd. Dover, DE. Visitation from 10 AM to Noon with a Celebration Service starting at Noon. Burial will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery with family.
Letters of Condolences may be sent to http://www.traderfh.com
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