Jeanetta Bernice (Hammond) Green

Quincy

OCT. 3, 1939 – JUNE 6, 2026

Our beloved mother, grandmother and sister, Jeanetta Bernice (Hammond) Green, age 86, entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Good Samaritan Home of Quincy, IL.

Jeanetta was born on October 3, 1939 in Quincy, IL, the oldest daughter to Walter and Thelma Hammond. She grew up in Quincy, attended Quincy High School, and graduated in 1957. Soon after graduating she met the love of her life, John H. Green. The two married on July 9, 1960 in Bethel AME Church in Quincy, where they continued to make home and raise their family. The couple were married for 62 years before John’s death on October 10, 2022. To their union, three children were born. Jeanetta took pride in raising her children.

Jeanetta was the first female crossing guard in the Quincy Public School area. She soon after had a desire to continue her education. She graduated from Quincy College (now known as Quincy University) with Bachelor Degrees, double majoring in Special Education and Elementary Education. After working as a Para-Professional and Special Education teacher, she then earned her Masters Degree in Secondary School Counseling from Northeast Missouri State University (now known as Truman State University). After graduating she transitioned to serving as a guidance counselor for Quincy Senior High School until her retirement. Jeanetta was a passionate educator and was often referenced as “The Community’s Teacher”. She worked for Quincy Public Schools from 1977 to 2000. In 2023, she was recognized in the inaugural class of the Quincy High School Educator Hall of Fame.

Jeanetta served on numerous boards and community organizations. She was a member of the Quincy Branch of the NAACP, Martha K. Majors Club, and served on the board of trustees in multiple capacities for both John Wood Community College and Quincy University in addition to many more organizations. But most of all, she loved being a faithful servant for her church, Bethel AME. While she was a lifelong member, she served as the Superintendent of Sunday School, a steward, a member of the lay ministry, and sang tenor in the church choir.

When she wasn’t serving others in the community and work, she enjoyed cooking (in particular fried potatoes for breakfast), watching Bobby Flay on Food Network, talking on the phone with her sisters, supporting family at numerous events, writing poetry and shopping.

Jeanetta is survived by her son; Pastor Jeffrey (Rachel) Green of Quincy; daughter-in-law: Cassandra Green of Springfield, IL; seven grandchildren; Rodney Wynn of Inkster, MI; Gabrielle Green of Chicago, IL; Chanté and Kiera Green, both of Springfield, IL; Isabella Green of Quincy, IL; Shaonda (Ezra) Gavin, and Mikayla (Mortez) Valentine both of Peoria, IL; four great-grandchildren: Camryn, Kendyl, and Breyer Wynn; Zola Preston; sisters; Marguerite Johnson of Quincy, IL; Betty and Ruth Hammond of Los Angeles, CA; Thelma (Frank) Cooley of Rancho Cordova, CA; and Anna Coleman of Sacramento, CA; Sister- In-Law: Delores Hammers of Quincy, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Walter and Thelma Hammond; her husband, John H. Green; her brothers: Wesley and Boone Hammond; daughter, Judith Wynn and son, John R. Green.

She leaves behind family and friends who will forever cherish her memory, honor her example, and continue the values she instilled in them. While her presence will be missed, her love, lessons, and legacy will remain a guiding light for generations to come.

The Green family would like to thank Good Samaritan Home for their beautiful care of our loved one.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Bethel A.M.E. Church. Interment in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Bethel A.M.E. Church. Service arrangements are with the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.