Ida Mae Green

IDA MAE GREEN, the youngest daughter born to Henry and Herlease Green was born on January 6, 1949, in Baltimore, MD. On May 15, 2025, Ida left this world for her heavenly home after a lengthy illness. Mae, as she was affectionately known, was the seventh of eight children. She grew up in East Baltimore in a home filled with love and laughter. She attended Baltimore City Public Schools, Rutland Elementary #149, Lombard Jr. High School and Frederick Douglass High School where she graduated in 1967. As a child, she attended Faith Baptist Church with her parents and siblings and enjoyed attending Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. As a teen she became a member of the Youth Council. Ida accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized under the leadership of Rev. Walter E. Paige. She had a quiet demeanor and a radiant smile. Upon graduating from high school, she was employed at Church Home Hospital and worked in environmental Services. She was a dedicated worker and enjoyed her many years there. Mae formed many lasting friendships while at Church Home. Years later, she welcomed her one and only son, Duane, whom she loved and adored. She nurtured and cared for him and welcomed the support of her loving family. The two formed a bond that has lasted through the years of her illness. Mae enjoyed cooking for her family. She learned to perfect her cooking skills under the watchful eye of her mother and her aunt who resided in the home. Mae had many nieces and nephews whom she loved and helped to provide care for over the years. She was blessed with one granddaughter, Diarra whom she loved caring for and spending quality time. As years went by, Mae was faced with many hospitalizations, but she continued to fight. She was provided with excellent care that was necessary on a day-to-day basis. Many friends and acquaintances were made during these years. Her caregivers all treated her with love and respect. She weathered many storms in life and still managed to keep a smile. In her last days, she expressed her desire to go home. Ida Mae is now free from her long journey with pain and suffering and has now gone to join her heavenly father, her parents, Henry and Herlease, her 6 brothers; Edgar Sr. (Booker), Samuel (Sam), Elijah (Snooks), Ralph (Reds), Henry Jr.(June), and Kenneth (Kenny); her sister, Edna Wilson, niece Rhonda Price; nephews; Edgar C. Green, Jr. and Kevin Green (Rabbit). She leaves to cherish her memory, loving and devoted son, Duane Boyd; loving and supportive sister, Jamelah Qadir (Pearlie Price); cherished granddaughter, Diarra Boyd and great-granddaughter, Essence Spears; devoted niece, Angela Saunders, who assisted her with her medical challenges through the years; nieces, Robin Green, Darlene Green, Kenya Green, whom she helped raise, Sudana Qadir and Nancy Green; nephews, Lamont Green, Anthony (Tony) Green, Rashad (Bumpy) Qadir and Sudan Qadir, numerous great- and great-great-nieces and -nephews, and other loving relatives and friends.

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Ida Mae Green

January 6, 1949 - May 15, 2025