Alice Ray Green

Alice Ray Green, daughter of the late Grace W. Green and William A. Perry, was born on January 22, 1948. On December 29, 2003, God in an act of sovereignty and divine love called Alice home.Alice was educated in the Baltimore City Public Schools and attended Dunbar High School, Towson Institute, the School for the Bible, and many seminars to empower the word of God within her.Alice was an exceptional spirit in her home, but also in her church where she was proud to serve under the leadership of Pastor Angus A. Smith. She accepted Christ at the age of fourteen. At Memorial, she attended Sunday school, B.T.U., served diligently on the choirs, counseling the youth, and served in the young adults under Mrs. Rosie S. Keene. She founded the Willing Workers for Christ to service the sick and less fortunate. Alice received her Evangelist License in 1977. And met many as she traveled to preach God’s word.In 1975, Alice went to work at Union Memorial Hospital as a cashier who affectionately became known as “Speedy.” There she met many friends who helped her grow and whom she respected and loved during her twenty-two years of service.She loved her Granny and Mother and shared their joy of cooking. In an instant, Alice would have a dinner to support her ministry of Holiday Baskets, summer trips for family and community and cooked most of it with the Star sisters Help. She did this for twenty years. Many teased about the 3-layered 1lb. per slice cakes she lovingly made without the assistance of a mixer.Gospel music was her joy and word was her spiritual weapon. “ It is No Secret,” “Sweet Hour of Prayer,” “How Great Thou Art,” Proverbs 31. {psalms 27 and 91 and Roman 8 are a few of her favorite hymns and scriptures.In 1990, Alice became ill, but through it all she continued to pray to God to come see about her. In October she co-chaired Women’s day but was hospitalized and sent a taped message telling the women of her faith in God. With her health failing. She was grateful for the loving assistance she received from her cousin Marie the staff of Independent Dialysis, and her sisters Madie, Faye, Annie, Vanessa, Amanda and Carleen. Alice was a loving person. When questioned, she would say the love of God keeps me. Plead you case. He’s waiting with open arms to forgive. I will serve my God until my appointed time. “I’m Whole! I’m Free!”Left with precious memories are brother, Dennis Jr. and (Virginia) Green; her sisters; nephews, Dennis III and Gregory; nieces, Donna, Teresa, Priscilla and Tonia; uncles, Rudolph, Monroe and Eugene; aunts, Florence, Willamae, Odessa and Lucille; fourteen godchildren, and many other family, friends and loved ones.

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Alice Ray Green

January 22, 1948 - December 29, 2003