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Obituary For Lily Dolores Philpot Green
Lily Dolores Philpot Green was born in Augusta, GA on March 28, 1941 to the parents of the late Verdere Philpot Sr. and the late Mozella Hatney Philpot. She attended elementary school in Augusta, GA and middle and high school in Evans, Ga. A school district consolidation took place after her 10th grade year and as a result, she graduated from Blanchard High School in Appling, GA in 1960.
She joined Hopewell Baptist Church in McCormick, SC at an early age and attended there until she went off to college. Lily attended Paine College in Augusta, Ga where she met and married Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Green Jr. From this union, they had four beautiful daughters: Susan, Cynthia, Michelle, and Sharon. When her husband became a pastor, she wore the hat of “First Lady.” She wore that hat well for she was one who served as a visible example of godly character. She displayed love and compassion and upheld her position with a prayerful spirit. She wore the title of “First Lady” at Beulah Grove Baptist Church, Second Shiloh Baptist Church, and Summerville Baptist Church all in Augusta, GA, Simonia Baptist Church and First Mount Mariah Baptist Church in Appling, GA, and Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Harrisburg, PA.
In 1981, Roosevelt and Lily divorced. She became a single parent. Regardless of this situation, she was known for her strong faith and determination. It was her personal goal to make sure all of her daughters attend college. With the help of the good Lord and working in the Richmond County School System, she accomplished that goal.
She was loved by all who made her acquaintance. Those who came in contact with her admired her strength, her energy, her determination, her fashion style (everything must match), and her creative ways of problem-solving your issue when you asked for her advice. You may have gotten a laugh from it, but it worked.
After relocating from Harrisburg, PA, she got reacquainted with Beulah Grove Baptist Church where she was once “First Lady” in the early 1970’s. She became active in several ministries and two of her favorites were the Memorial Ministry and the Senior Choir. She continued serving until her health began to decline. She departed this life and joined her Heavenly Father on June 3, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents Verdere Philpot Sr. and Mozella HatneyPhilpot and her brothers Irvin Philpot Sr. and Daniel Philpot.
She is survived by her four daughters, Susan Green Dawson, Cynthia Green Walden (George Sr.), Michelle Green Middleton, and Sharon Green Davis (Crandall) all from Augusta, GA; her grandchildren, Craig D. Green Jr. from Eunice, LA, Christopher Green from Savannah, GA, Donald Dawson Jr., Alonzo Middleton, and Amari Davis all from Augusta, GA; great grandchild AlonzoD. Middleton; her siblings, Betty J. Lewis from East Hanover, NJ, Verdere Philpot Jr. from Augusta, GA, Yvonne P. Bowden from Wilmington, DE, Joyce A. Mason and Manuel L. Philpot both from Philadelphia, PA; sisters-in-law Delores Hester from Athens, GA, Janice Seals (Jack) from Bishop, GA, Paticia G. Starlings from Augusta, GA and Patricia Green from Athens, GA; brothers in law Harold Green Sr. from Statham, GA, and Larry Green from Athens, GA; bonus daughters Tina Morgan Taylor from Killeen, TX and Ameciah G. of Augusta, GA; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and love ones.
A celebration of life will be Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Beulah Grove Baptist Church, Poplar Street, Augusta, Georgia. Interment will be in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery, 523 Hopewell Church Road, Clarks Hill, SC.
Viewing will be Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 2:00-6:00pm
Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906 (706)790-8858.
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Sending my sincere condolences and prayers to my extended family (Michelle, Sharon, Susan Cynthia & family) on the loss of Mother Lily Green. Know that I am there with you in spirit, as I was always treated with love and kindness. Love you all and praying for you during this difficult time. Regards, Stephanie from NY
Michelle, Sharon, Cynt, Susan & Family: My family and I extend our heartfelt love, prayers, thoughts and sympathy. Ms. Lily was a special jewel of a Queen, every since she and Mama were colleagues at AC Griggs School and we were all neighbors in Laurel Hills/Brookwood subdivision back in the day. My regrets for being unable to attend her homegoing celebration. Cherish the happy memories and motherly lessons she taught you all. Her spirit will forever reside with you all. God bless and much love to you all.
Pearl, Cheryl, Wendy & Mark
I met Dolores in 1976 when sha and their lovely daughters joined her husband, Roosevelt, who had been called as Senior Pastor at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Harrisburg, PA. As First Lady, she was not only a loving Companion and devoted Mother to Susan, Sharon, Cynthia and Michelle, but an active member and won the affection of the Church and Community with her infectious smile, gracious hospitality and approachable Southern Charm! The Family resided in the Church Parsonage next door to the Sanctuary and was a welcome haven, not only to her children's friends, but adults as well, who partook of her delicious cooking whose aroma could be smelled out to Sixth Street and cookies, cakes and goodies were always treats galore! As is customary in most Baptist Churches, the First Lady also serves with the Deaconess Ministry and she also was Director of the Church's Day Care Center and assisted with the Uptown Girl Scout Troops which were established under this new pastorate! She and Pastor were " hands on" in the Vacation Bible School, teaching " candle making and floral arrangements. Dolores was a phenomenal Hostess when Macedonia hosted the Pennsylvania State Baptist Convention and brought the Iconic Dr. Martin Luther King, Sr. From Atlanta to Harrisburg for a City-Wide Forum/ Banquet! Dolores and her Daughters have remained friends, like family, with Me and my Daughters, Sharon, Tyrese and Julianne since moving back South after a decade at Macedonia. I cherish the warm memories and friendship that yet flourish over these years! So, I say " So Long, DEE" but not " Good- Bye" ... for as Devout Christian Believers...We'll see each other again... for God's Word Promises us Eternal Life! John 14:1-6; I Thessalonians 4: 13-18📖😇
Condolences to the Green Family. I am so very sorry for your loss. May Dolores Rest In Peace🙏🏾
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Sending prayers to the Green family. Remember the "Good Times."
Keep on keeping on in Jesus name, celebrating The Life, mourning the loss, bidding you God's Speed!
My condolences to the family, she will surely be missed. She was one of the sweetest persons I have met. I remember me and her dancing at her 70th birthday party her daughters had for her.
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