Obituary of Helen Gearlene Green

Helen Gearlene Tancemore was born on Tuesday February 23, 1926 to the late Wilmer B. Tancemore and the late Dorothy Bishop Tancemore at 627 Trimble Road in the first house that was up on the hill.  

She departed this life in the wee hours of the morning on Wednesday December 4th, 2019 to begin her soul’s journey with God & her ancestors after living a long joyous life doing it her way!  

Helen was educated in the Philadelphia public school system and briefly worked at Cintas Uniform Company in Germantown, Pennsylvania before moving to Joppa Maryland. Later; while living in Joppa, Helen worked at Bata Shoe Factory only to discover that her father did not want her to work; therefore, she was able to live her life as he wanted her to do so she happily returned to Philadelphia; though,  after her parents departed this life; she worked at Lorian Health System caring for the elderly. 

She joined Shiloh Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA under Rev. William Powell and as a young girl loved bible study best. She later joined Corner Stone Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA under the late Harold Davis and remained a very active member until leaving Pennsylvania to live in Joppa, Maryland in order to care for her parents.   

GRANDMOTHER; as we lovingly called her, was the oldest and the last of 5 children who preceded her in death; Wilmer Louis Tancemore, Ernest Tancemore, Jesse Tancemore, and Clifton Tancemore.

In 1940 GRANDMOTHER met and married the late Abraham Green in Philadelphia, PA  and of that union were born 5 children; Violet Green; “take care of those boys Honey-A.” the late Abraham Green, the late Charles Green, the late Lillie Green & Stanley Green ; “with whom I am well pleased.“ Helen includes, 2 sons-in-law, William Garrison & the late Willie Blevins, 3 daughters in-law Mary Smith, the late Rita Madry and Margo Green.  

Of our GRANDMOTHER’S children; were born 15 grandchildren; Joy, Anthony, Carlos, Lovely, Vincent, Trina, Tammee, Javon, Merita, Adrian, Tameka, Tala, Adonte’, Stanley Jr. and Tiana. 17 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great grand- children representing a wonderful life of “now” 4 living generations.  

GRANDMOTHER; who raised her nephew Jesse Tancemore Jr. III was pleased to see the man that he has become.  She leaves in loving celebration a host of relatives and friends.   

GRANDMOTHER; GOD said: it was time for you to come home and walk with JESUS and our ANCESTORS who were there; standing at the gate, to embrace you!