In the quiet of the early morning on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, God called home, His faithful servant, Eloise Hill Green. She was born June 25, 1921, to the union of George Hill Sr. and Louise Underwood Hill.
She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 55 years, Charlie Green Sr.
Fondly known as “Weeze,” by family and friends, she was a loyal and dedicated member of Mount Olive AME Church.
Although she was the second eldest child, at an early age, she embraced the position of “mother figure” of her seven siblings, Wilhelmina, Lazarus, Louis, Helen, Edith, Evelyn and George Jr. This early training evolved into her becoming the matriarch of the Green and Hill family. She was fully engaged in the lives of her siblings and later on, her own children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Whether it was reprimanding, a tongue lashing, money, attending functions, attending graduations, feeding family, or buying vehicles, Weeze was always there.
She was educated at Williston Industrial High School, where she finished the 11th grade in 1941 (the 12th grade was added the year after she graduated). Believing one was never too old to learn something new, she, at the ripe age of 90 enrolled in a continuing education computer class, finishing number one in the class! She was thrilled at that fact and proudly showed her graduation certificate to all who visited her home. They loved it!
She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Leona Green Williams, and her son, Charlie Green Jr., both of the city; sisters, Edith Graham, Durham and Evelyn Manson, Glen Dale, Maryland; and one brother, George Hill Jr. of the city; six grandchildren, Seleste Green (Elliott), Yolando Green, Deborah Bell, Clarence Williams (Cammay), Reginald Williams (Vannessa) and the late Ronald Williams; nine great grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; a very special friend, Ernestine Highsmith of the city; special nephew, William Holden (Roberta) of Leland; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
It was often said by family members and many friends, “she’s showing us how to age gracefully.” Matriarch Eloise Hill Green will be deeply missed, but will live forever in the hearts of family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Mt. Olive AME, located at the corner of 7th and Wrights streets, Wilmington.
Share online condolences with the family at Wilmington Funeral & Cremation.
