Delores A. Green
March 23, 2020
Delores Anne Green, age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines.
Delores was born August 8, 1931 to Bema and Mary Carlock. She was the second of two children, joining her older brother, Ralph. She married Keith Green on September 1, 1947 in St. Joseph, Missouri. She stayed very busy helping her husband, Keith, work his farm outside of Mitchellville, Iowa and as a homemaker, taking care of her home and family. She tended to the vegetable garden, raised chickens, and canned. Delores loved to read and sew. She was a very talented seamstress. She was a wonderful cook and could prepare anything. Family was Delores’ pride and joy. She treasured time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Faith was very important to Delores and Keith. They both possessed a very strong religious belief and knew that Jesus was their Lord and Savior. They strongly believed in Jesus’ teachings and lived their lives in reflection of that love and faith. “Dodie” has been reunited with Keith and they walk the Streets of Gold.
She is survived by her daughter, JoAnn (Bud) Hartley; son, Ron (Ranae) Green; four grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Virginia Brower and Mary Stratton; and many extended family and friends.
Delores was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Keith Green and her brother, Ralph Carlock.
There will be a viewing for family and interment at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa. There will be a public celebration of life at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Heritage Assembly of God, 5051 NE 5th St., Des Moines, IA 50313, in loving memory of Delores.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Julie Peters
03/28/2020
Joann,
Such a loving tribute to your Mom. Wishing you comfort and peace during this sad time. I've been (and will continue to be) thinking of you.
Love, Julie
PK Chatham
03/27/2020
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Momma, Joanne and Ron. She was a Sweet woman.
Janice Green Merrill
03/27/2020
Oh Aunt Dodie what a wonderful light you have been to my world. One of my earliest childhood memories is of your smile and genuine happiness and kindness. Of course, I recall planting seeds in your garden, those famous tomatoes and the wonderful meals prepared whenever any of us came over. I now speak for my mother, Virginia, who treasures your shared sisterhood and friendship that began on the farm at a young and impressionable age and then lasted a lifetime. Ron and Joanne, sending love always. Jan and Virginia
Steve Wilson
03/26/2020
My thoughts and prayers to the family. I hold several fond memories of times spent with the Green family Steve Wilson. Dutch
David E Carlock
03/25/2020
Aunt Dodie was a favorite. She always cared so much for others. I'll never forget the day she called me crying because she was so worried about me and my family and the flooding during Hurricane Harvey.
See you and Uncle Keith again. Love David.
Kelly Revell
03/25/2020
What a beautiful soul. You will be dearly missed. Prayers and love to the family ????
KIMBERLY I HAVENER
03/25/2020
She will be missed, but never forgotten! Momma D was a VERY special lady! I am grateful to have cared for her and for getting to meet her wonderful family. She was the most devoted Christian and gave me many lessons! Rest in pleasure! Dance with Jesus. I love you ???
Tom & Peggy
03/25/2020
Ron & Ranae,
Wishing the best and praying for your health as you go through this stressful time. Many good memories come to mind when I think how Delores touched my life.
Tom