About This Memory Space
This page was created for Caroline Ann Green's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Caroline Ann Green's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Caroline Ann Green. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Caroline Ann Green crafted a vibrant life marked by unwavering family devotion, spirited community involvement, and an infectious passion for music, sports, and joyful gatherings that brought people together.
From her early days in Indianapolis, Caroline embraced a world filled with melody, connection, and celebration. A proud graduate of Crispus Attucks High School in 1956, she wove her love for rhythm and harmony into everyday moments, while her enthusiasm for the Colts added thrill to family weekends. Hosting lively get-togethers became her signature way of nurturing bonds, creating spaces where laughter echoed and stories unfolded across generations.
While specific professional paths are not detailed, Caroline's enduring commitment to Coppin Chapel AME—later Crossroads AME Church—highlighted her role as a steadfast pillar in her faith community, contributing to its spirit through faithful participation over many years.
Photos of Caroline's Life
Family & Loved Ones
Caroline poured her energy into creating unforgettable moments with those closest to her, from intimate dinners to grand holiday feasts that drew everyone in. She shared 39 cherished years with her husband, Uyless Green, while doting on daughter Cheryl D. Wicks, sons James R. Lee and Bervin S. Lee (with Laurie), plus a growing circle of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her warmth extended to siblings Homer E. Smith, Bonita Smith Wood, and Linnie Greathouse, alongside a web of extended kin and friends who felt like family. Though she mourned the loss of her parents Homer G. and Edith I. (Keller) Smith, brothers Lamar Peterson Jr., William 'Brother' Peterson, Horace 'BeBe' Peterson, Gregory Peterson, and James L. Smith, and daughter Phyllis Rene Lee Howard, Caroline's gatherings kept their spirits alive in shared reminiscences.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from across Caroline's circle capture a woman whose zest for life and knack for hosting left an indelible mark, with many recalling her as the ultimate connector who turned ordinary days into cherished events.
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