Clyde Dean Greene was born in the Lobutcha Community on September 10, 1929, the first child of Essel and Noel Watts - five more siblings followed. Her father was a farmer and by the age of four she was in the fields picking cotton. Her grandfather Grover Cleveland Shumaker owned a general store up the road from their farm and she loved to share memories of going to that little store.
Her family was among the original founders of Rural Hill Methodist Church. Clyde’s father was the song leader there for many years. She loved to play the piano and sing hymns. Over the years she went back many times for the annual memorial days and singings.
Mrs. Greene went to a one room school house and finished as the Valedictorian of her class. She played varsity basketball. She completed her education at Drone’s Business School in Jackson.
Clyde Dean retired after over 30 years of working in public service at the Winston County Courthouse where she serves 27 years as the Deputy Circuit Clerk. She was involved in several civic clubs - the Winston County Garden Club serving as president and the Local Business and Professional Women’s Club and was also elected president. For several years, she served as Chairperson of the Winston County American Heart Association.
She loved to garden and doing yard work, and enjoyed caring for her large lawn into her 80’s. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Louisville.
Many people in Louisville remember “Miss Clyde” for her years at the Courthouse and her sense of style.
She is survived by her three children: Joan Greene, Nashville, TN, Marty Greene (Amy), Edwards, MS, and Annette Crabtree, Louisville, MS, four grandchildren, Jason Greene, Jaime Harris, Josh Greene, and Mason Greene, and nine great-grandchildren. Her brother Allen Watts (Sissie), Louisville, MS. Sister-in-Law and dear friend, Nelda Watts, and a number nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Essel Shumaker Watts and Noel Watts, her siblings: Hayward Watts, Wade Watts, Dorcey Lawrence and Jimmie Ted Watts.
During this time of loss, folks have related to her family about how beautiful, thoughtful and sweet Clyde Dean Greene was. She would want us to thank:The staff at Atwood Personal Care Home - She loved you all and we appreciate the great care that you gave her.
Quality Hospice Care in Philadelphia, MS, owner, JoAnn Tinsley-Rounsaville and her entire team for their exceptional care. Special thanks to Amy, Ann, Debbie, Lucy and Melissa.
Nelda Watts for being such a good friend and as close as a sister; and for helping with her care during her last years at home.
Memorials may be made to Rural Hill United Methodist Church.
“And think of her as living
in the hearts of those she touched . . .
for nothing loved is ever lost
and she was loved so much.”
By Ellen Brenneman
