Earnestine Marie Greene

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Earnestine Marie Greene, a beloved wife, our sister, aunt, great-aunt, niece, friend, and neighbor, was called home by God for her eternal rest.Surrounded by her family, she transitioned to a better place where she is completely healed of cancer. Earnestine’s life journey began on January 28, 1963, in the city of Richmond to the late Freddie Wallace Gray, Sr., and the late Evelyn Beatrice Brown Gray. She is survived by her husband, Michael Greene, one sister – Gloria Gray, her brothers - Bernard Sr. (Patricia), Benjamin (Gwendolyn), Freddie Jr. (Jacqueline), and Hammitt Lee (Gwen), her two godchildren – Ziaporia Holman and Damien Rock, one uncle – Frank Gray, two aunts – Cora Jones and Doris Brooks (Alfred), 19 nieces and nephews, and over 40 great-nieces and great-nephews nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Joseph (Brenda) Gray. She also leaves a host of loving relatives and many caring friends who are just like family to her. Aunt Tine, also affectionately known as Hollywood, brought such great energy to every environment that she entered. She lived life to the fullest for as long as she could. She was a happy, vibrant, and compassionate soul. She had a heart of gold. She was and is loved by her family, the Highland Park Community, and the Baker Street Senior Community. She was a woman who was willing to help anyone. She shared love and laughter with such a gentle demeanor and warm smile. Earnestine obtained her GED through Richmond Public Schools, was certified in Patient Care, and worked in the food and hospitality services for many years. No one could put a meal together like her. She provided in-home care to her late father, Freddie Sr., and worked for VCU Food Services for many years. She worshipped and served at the Anointed Fellowship Praise Church for many years. Sis. Tine was an usher and choir member. There was rarely a Women Encouraging Women program that she missed. If there was a program to support, she was there. Earnestine “Hollywood” was strong and fought the good fight of faith until she answered the call to glory. She pushed through pain, she faced her fears, and she held on for as long as she could. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of being loved by her. There is a huge space in our hearts that only time and God can heal. A special thanks to her sister, Gloria Gray, and godchild, Ziaporia Holman, for providing excellent in-home care in her last days. She will be deeply missed.

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Earnestine Marie Greene

January 28, 1963 - September 4, 2025