Elizabeth Green

Reverend Elizabeth Dupree Caver green was born to the late Wilson Dupree and Emma Dupree on August 12, 1926 in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed this life after a short illness on September 22, 2001 at the Deaton Nursing Center. Elizabeth was educated in the Baltimore City Public Schools. She graduated from Dunbar High School. After graduation from high school, Elizabeth enrolled at Apex School of Cosmetology. She immediately excelled to the level of Senior Cosmetologist and Master Barber. Elizabeth loved her profession. She owned and operated two beauty salons in Baltimore City. She was builder, encourager of other beauticians, owner and operator, and visionary. The example she lived day by day will ever be a goal of her family to strive to reach. Of all beautiful character is worthy of notice. A beautiful life is the fruit of a beautiful character, and she lived a beautiful life. In May, 1944, she met Paul Carver; to this union one son was born, Paul Carver, Jr. The memories of Elizabeth Green will always be dear to our hearts. She was faithful to her family, community and church. She was a pioneer in her own right. As a business owner, She pursued excellence in all things.On May 9, 1958, the late Reverend Dr.J.T. Boddie united her in Holy Matrimony to Norman Green. Mr. Green preceded her in death only by three months. They were married for forty-three years. Shortly after getting married, she was baptized at Ebenezer Baptist Church. She was faithful to her church under the pastorship of the late Rev.A.D. Whitaker. In 1970, the Mutual Baptist Convocation, Inc licensed her to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. In 1971, reverend green founded the St. Elizabeth Baptist Church located at 1600East Oliver Street (the first floor of her beauty salon). Reverend Green preached the word of God on many radio stations. She aired her broadcast on Station WANN (1190AM). One message she preached, “The three steps to Heaven-out of self; into Christ; into Glory” gained local and national attention. Reverend Green always gave ethical and Christian advice to all people. She assisted many with marital and legal matters Her great enthusiasm for her religion, her willingness to pay the price, and to do her best for her Lord was her purpose. It made her a radiant and happy Christian. She now has fulfilled that purpose, and her friends and family, though they may weep awhile, should rejoice with her, and thank our heavenly Father for the life she lived among us, and for taking her to the land of Glory, as He promised all the faithful in Christ. She leaves to mourn her passing: one son, Paul S. Carver, Jr.; stepson, George Green; two granddaughters, two grandsons; and one sister, Ethel Dixon.

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Elizabeth Green

August 12, 1926 - September 22, 2001