Obituary for Romona H. Green
Romona Hunt Green, affectionately known as “Moni” to her close family and friends, lived life abundantly. Romona was born on May 19, 1947, to the late Helen Radcliffe Hunt and the late Richard Murray Hunt in the beautiful port city of Charleston, South Carolina. At the time of her transition, she resided in Laurel, Maryland.
A few years after Romona was born, she was blessed with a younger sister, Pamela (Pam), with whom she shared a very special relationship – the two sisters were beautifully inseparable. Romona spent her formative years in Charleston, graduating from Burke High School. Romona was born into a large and loving extended family. Her mother, Helen, and her Aunt Flo (Florence Radcliffe Geddings) were as close as two sisters could be. Romona developed close and wonderful relationships with her first cousins, Lanard, Hilda, Rhonda and Byron, and created many memories with them throughout her life. Outgoing and sociable, Romona was the life of the party, always joyful with a ready smile and open arms. Romona had many childhood friends, many of whom she remained connected with throughout her life.
In 1964, Romona welcomed her first-born daughter Claire Patrice. In 1966 Romona and Pam experienced the unexpected death of their beloved mother Helen. For Romona, it was her immense love for her young daughter, Claire, which sustained her during this difficult period.
Romona attended Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina and later transferred to Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, Ohio. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education at the University of the District of Columbia.
While attending Wilberforce University, Romona met her first husband, Ricardo (Rick) Anthony Edwards. They married and moved to his home in Washington, DC. In 1969 Romona was blessed with her second daughter, Terrill (Terri) Farah Edwards. Romona and Rick’s marriage ended in divorce, however they continued to share a mutual love for their daughter Terri throughout her life.
Romona’s parents (Helen and Richard) were both educators, as were many of her aunts and uncles. Romona was also drawn to a career in education, and she taught Special Education for over two decades in the District of Columbia Public School System. In the early 1980’s Romona served as a staff member for then Senator Joseph R. Biden. Later, she managed a home decor store in Washington, DC which allowed her to pursue her passion for interior decorating. An educator and caregiver at heart, she tutored children and provided loving childcare in her retirement.
While teaching at Nanny Burroughs Elementary School in Washington, DC, Romona met her second husband, David Oliver Green, also an educator. In 1977 Romona and David married and created a home filled with laughter, love, and music for their daughters. David also had a daughter, Tia who enjoyed spending time in their home. Romona and David were both avid jazz and tennis fans. They enjoyed countless hours listening to music, watching movies and watching tennis matches.
Romona was a music aficionado, and music was by far one of her greatest pleasures. Having learned to sew as a child, she also found pleasure in studying interior design, and making beautiful window treatments, bedding and other home decor items.
The greatest joy of Romona’s life was being a grandmother to Tyler, Ryan, Demi, and her adopted granddaughter Jo. After the birth of her first grandchild, Tyler, she was forever known as “Nana” not only to her grandchildren, but to everyone around her. She was devoted to her family, and she made everyone feel like family. Romona enjoyed a special relationship with her sons-in-law, Richard (Claire) and Jean Eddy (Terri). She also had great fondness and love for her extended family, which included the Dolets and the Crispins.
Romona was a deeply spiritual woman. Her faith was her foundation and it sustained her through her life’s greatest challenges. Her faith was the source of her joyful spirt, kindness and compassion. Prayer and devotion were essential parts of her daily life.
On September 19, 2023, God called Romona to her heavenly home. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband David. She leaves behind to cherish her memory daughters Claire Roach and Terri Dolet. She is also survived by her loving sister Pamela Hunt Piper; brothers, Richard Hunt and Sherod Hunt; grandchildren Tyler Edwards, Ryan Roach, Demi Dolet and Jo Woody; sons-in-law Richard Roach and Jean-Eddy Dolet; stepdaughter Tia Green Ervin; nephews Jamaal Piper, Sheppard Hunt, Michael Hatcher and Erik Hatcher; niece Bria Bailey; sister-in-law Carolyn Hatcher; cousins, Lanard Geddings, Hilda Geddings Oshon, Rhonda Geddings, Byron Geddings and a host of other family members and dear friends.
Gifts in the memory of Romona Green, may be directed to support adrenal gland cancer research and care at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to Johns Hopkins University. Gifts may be mailed with a memo indicating that the gift is in memory of Romona Green to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, P.O. Box 49413, Baltimore, MD 21297-9143 or gifts may be made online at hopkinscancer.org.
A few years after Romona was born, she was blessed with a younger sister, Pamela (Pam), with whom she shared a very special relationship – the two sisters were beautifully inseparable. Romona spent her formative years in Charleston, graduating from Burke High School. Romona was born into a large and loving extended family. Her mother, Helen, and her Aunt Flo (Florence Radcliffe Geddings) were as close as two sisters could be. Romona developed close and wonderful relationships with her first cousins, Lanard, Hilda, Rhonda and Byron, and created many memories with them throughout her life. Outgoing and sociable, Romona was the life of the party, always joyful with a ready smile and open arms. Romona had many childhood friends, many of whom she remained connected with throughout her life.
In 1964, Romona welcomed her first-born daughter Claire Patrice. In 1966 Romona and Pam experienced the unexpected death of their beloved mother Helen. For Romona, it was her immense love for her young daughter, Claire, which sustained her during this difficult period.
Romona attended Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina and later transferred to Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, Ohio. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education at the University of the District of Columbia.
While attending Wilberforce University, Romona met her first husband, Ricardo (Rick) Anthony Edwards. They married and moved to his home in Washington, DC. In 1969 Romona was blessed with her second daughter, Terrill (Terri) Farah Edwards. Romona and Rick’s marriage ended in divorce, however they continued to share a mutual love for their daughter Terri throughout her life.
Romona’s parents (Helen and Richard) were both educators, as were many of her aunts and uncles. Romona was also drawn to a career in education, and she taught Special Education for over two decades in the District of Columbia Public School System. In the early 1980’s Romona served as a staff member for then Senator Joseph R. Biden. Later, she managed a home decor store in Washington, DC which allowed her to pursue her passion for interior decorating. An educator and caregiver at heart, she tutored children and provided loving childcare in her retirement.
While teaching at Nanny Burroughs Elementary School in Washington, DC, Romona met her second husband, David Oliver Green, also an educator. In 1977 Romona and David married and created a home filled with laughter, love, and music for their daughters. David also had a daughter, Tia who enjoyed spending time in their home. Romona and David were both avid jazz and tennis fans. They enjoyed countless hours listening to music, watching movies and watching tennis matches.
Romona was a music aficionado, and music was by far one of her greatest pleasures. Having learned to sew as a child, she also found pleasure in studying interior design, and making beautiful window treatments, bedding and other home decor items.
The greatest joy of Romona’s life was being a grandmother to Tyler, Ryan, Demi, and her adopted granddaughter Jo. After the birth of her first grandchild, Tyler, she was forever known as “Nana” not only to her grandchildren, but to everyone around her. She was devoted to her family, and she made everyone feel like family. Romona enjoyed a special relationship with her sons-in-law, Richard (Claire) and Jean Eddy (Terri). She also had great fondness and love for her extended family, which included the Dolets and the Crispins.
Romona was a deeply spiritual woman. Her faith was her foundation and it sustained her through her life’s greatest challenges. Her faith was the source of her joyful spirt, kindness and compassion. Prayer and devotion were essential parts of her daily life.
On September 19, 2023, God called Romona to her heavenly home. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband David. She leaves behind to cherish her memory daughters Claire Roach and Terri Dolet. She is also survived by her loving sister Pamela Hunt Piper; brothers, Richard Hunt and Sherod Hunt; grandchildren Tyler Edwards, Ryan Roach, Demi Dolet and Jo Woody; sons-in-law Richard Roach and Jean-Eddy Dolet; stepdaughter Tia Green Ervin; nephews Jamaal Piper, Sheppard Hunt, Michael Hatcher and Erik Hatcher; niece Bria Bailey; sister-in-law Carolyn Hatcher; cousins, Lanard Geddings, Hilda Geddings Oshon, Rhonda Geddings, Byron Geddings and a host of other family members and dear friends.
Gifts in the memory of Romona Green, may be directed to support adrenal gland cancer research and care at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to Johns Hopkins University. Gifts may be mailed with a memo indicating that the gift is in memory of Romona Green to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, P.O. Box 49413, Baltimore, MD 21297-9143 or gifts may be made online at hopkinscancer.org.