Mary Marsha Green

Mary Marsha Green was born in Springfield, Missouri on January 21, 1954.

Marsha was the youngest daughter of Charles and Helen Morton. Survived by brother Charles Morton.

Marsha loved to be in the water! She studied at South Southwest Missouri State University to become a biologist in which she utilized her love of the water, children, and nature.

In 2014 Marsha co-authored the JOLT (Journey On Lake Texoma) Program which has taught thousands of children environmental science. Marsha not only coauthored the program, but spent her life putting the JOLT Program into action. She walked hundreds of miles of trails with her students right behind her. Teaching them to love and respect the world around them.

Marsha shared her love of nature with all of her children and grandchildren. Taking them fossil hunting, animal tracking and fishing are just some of the ways she shared her love of biology with her family, and students.

Marsha and her late husband William H. Green Sr. were avid bird watchers. Spending hundreds of hours studying the habits of birds in their natural environment all while laboring for hours building bird feeders.

Marsha was also a member of the Daughters of the King where she spent countless hours praying for other people. Marsha a devout Episcopalian and was a member of St. John’s congregation. St Johns was the one place she and her late husband attended where they felt loved and accepted.

Marsha had many talents. From art, cooking and sewing, to bandaging up knees. She was an amazing mother, co-worker, wife, and friend.

While Marsha loved her church and students she loved her family more. Proud mother of William H. Green Jr., April Lyon, Jeremiah Green, Emily Bloom, Luke Green, Maggie Krueger , and James Green.

Marsha is leaving behind a new generation of greens to include ShaRaya, Nadia, Walker, Byron, Ezekiel, Aurora, Kate, Molly, Charley……and one more on the way.

Momma Green will be missed but her spirit will shine thru all of us.

Memorial service will be held on October 15, 2022 at 10 am @ St John the Apostle 720 FM 120 Pottsboro, TX 75076

The Rev. Dr. Marci Pounders, Parish Priest. Phone: (903) 786-4339

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