WILMINGTON — Gae Donna Hammer Green of Wilmington, NC and formerly of Fredricksburg and Roanoke, VA passed away on April 25th, 2024. She was born on November 5, 1942 at the 335th Army Air Force Base Sioux Falls, SD to the late Robert L and Rose V Hammer of Elkins, WV. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Samuel H Green Sr and her son, Robert McDuff Green, along with her brother Robert Hammer of Elkins WV.
Gae is survived by her pride and joy, her two sons and their spouses, Samuel H and Elizabeth B Green of Wilmington, NC and Andrew H and Jennifer L Green of Street, MD. Her grandchildren Duff Green of Wilmington, NC and Matthew, Patrick, and Addison Green of Street, MD were the “Sunshine of Her Life”
Her siblings include Jenneth (Rudy) Zimmermann of Fredericksburg, VA and Susannah (Bob) Higgins of Elkins, WV. Surviving nephews are Jason and Travis Zimmermann, Brant Hammer, and John Higgins.
Gae was a 1964 graduate of West Virginia University and believed in the true Mountaineer Spirit of hard work, fair play and helping others. She was an educator by profession and was known as a builder of programs and an advocate for children and higher learning. During her lifetime she was also active in numerous church, community and professional organizations.
The family would like to thank the Oncology Team for her care at Novant Health Zimmer Cancer Institute and the incredible staff and doctors at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center.
Private Burial to be held in Virginia. In her honor, donations may be made to: Lower Cape Fear Life Care, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
In dedication to her many years of teaching young minds, the family has established a memorial scholarship in her name for a student in Botetourt County, VA. Contributions may be made to: Gae H. Green Memorial Scholarship, C/O Bank of Botetourt, PO Box 175, Daleville, VA 24083.
