Mary Marsha Green was born in Springfield, Missouri on January 21, 1954.
Marsha was the youngest daughter of Charles and Helen Morton. Survived by his brother Charles Morton. Marsha loved being in the water! She studied at South Southwest Missouri State University to become a biologist in which she used her love of water, children and nature. In 2014, Marsha co-authored the JOLT (Journey On Lake Texoma) program which has taught thousands of children about environmental science. Marsha not only co-wrote the program, but has spent her life putting the JOLT program into action. She walked hundreds of miles of trails with her students right behind her. Teach them to love and respect the world around them. Marsha shared her love of nature with all of her children and grandchildren. Taking them on fossil hunting, animal tracking and fishing are just a few of the ways she has shared her love of biology with her family and students. Marsha and her late husband William H. Green Sr. were avid bird watchers. Spending hundreds of hours studying the habits of birds in their natural environment while working hours building bird feeders. Marsha was also a member of the Daughters of the King where she spent countless hours praying for others. Marsha was a devout Episcopalian and was a member of the St. John’s congregation. St Johns was the only place she and her late husband frequented where they felt loved and accepted. Marsha had many talents. From art, cooking and sewing, to knee binding. She was an incredible mother, colleague, wife and friend. While Marsha loved her church and her students, she loved her family more. Proud mother of William H. Green Jr., April Lyon, Jeremiah Green, Emily Bloom, Luke Green, Maggie Krueger and James Green. Marsha leaves behind a new generation of greens to include ShaRaya, Nadia, Walker, Byron, Ezekiel, Aurora, Kate, Molly, Charley……and another on the way.
Momma Green will be missed but her spirit will shine through us all. The memorial service will be October 15, 2022 at 10 a.m. @ St John the Apostle 720 FM 120 Pottsboro, TX 75076
Reverend Dr. Marci Pounders, parish priest. Phone: (903) 786-4339