MOTHER ORA LEE GREENE

Pastor Ricky Scott and Mother Ora Lee Greene

Ora Lee Greene, was born on Monday, October 22, 1923 in Dawson, Georgia to the late Mary Bell and Kenneth Poole, Sr.  Ora is the oldest of 5 siblings the late Bertha Walker, Kenneth, Jr., Curtis, Charlie and Amos Poole. Ora attended the Dawson, GA school system. In 1940, Ora married the late Samuel T. Greene, Sr. and moved to Jersey City, NJ. Ora being the devoted christen that she was became a member of the Jerusalem Baptist Church. She then went on to work for Jacob Brothers and Chester’s as a seamstress. When Ora retired from the seamstress business she then went to work at Milestone Daycare as a childcare assistant.

In 1992 Ora, made the decision to move to Fort Lauderdale, Florida to be closer to her mother and sister. Ora who always loved working with children then got a job at the Wingate Oaks Center School as a Foster Grandparent. The Lord put it in her heart to become a member of the New Hope Baptist Church where she is known as Mother of the church. Ora’s favorite color is purple, bible verse is Psalm 23 and favorite song is Blessed Assurance. If you ask Ora what she loves the most… she will tell you “Everything About The Lord.”

Ora’s greatest accomplishments for the past 100 years is being a faithful woman of God and the mother of three sons Artless Poole, Joseph and the late Samuel T. Greene Jr. Mother in-law of Belinda VanDross-Poole. Grandmother of Tawanda Weaver, Dante’, Artless and Andrew Poole. Great Grandmother of Dr. Eric D. and Jarvis Weaver, Daniel, Joseph, Justus, Josiah, Jordan, Vaughn and Xavier Poole. Great-Great Grandmother of Shaniyah and Nature Weaver.

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Dear Friend,

Greeting in the most blessed name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who has blessed us with spiritual blessings from above. The New Hope Baptist Church Family is preparing for our beloved Mother Ora Greene 100th Birthday on October 22, 2023. New Hope Baptist Church Inc., has been that beacon of light impacting changed lives on Sistrunk Boulevard and surrounding communities for several decades; hosting Health Fairs, giving food, clothing and misistering in street evangelism just to name a few Mother Ora Greene has been an instrumental part of all this. You can help us continue to be a Blessing to her by giving a donation in celebration of her 100th Birthday.

Please make all checks payable to Mother Ora Greene and mail to 1321 N.W. Sixth Street, Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33311, Attention Titania Johnson.

Thank you in advance for your wonderful spirit of cooperation. Faithful in his Services.

Ricky Scott, Pastor

Titiania Johnson Church Anniversary  Committee Member.

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