Justine M. Green

Justine M. Jackson was born in Houston, Texas on December 10, 1916 to the late Viola Adams and Johnnie Jackson.  She was raised in Houston and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School.  She later attended Tillotson College, a Historically Black University established for women, and Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical College of Texas.     Shortly thereafter, she married William Patrick Colin and had one daughter Belva Jean Colin.  Justine was baptized in the Roman Catholic Faith on September 30, 1944.  The family later moved to Los Angeles, CA where they lived for several years.  Justine was interested in doing hair and later received her cosmetology license at the Los Angeles Trade Technical College.  Justine was a gifted beautician and seamstress.  She worked professionally as a hair dresser for many years before becoming a homemaker.   She had many hobbies including crocheting, making ceramic figurines, cooking, and travelling.  Justine was also a talented piano player and once performed at a recital while in college.  After a number of years her marriage to Willie ended. She later married the late Noah Green who was the consummate Marine.  Justine traveled to Hawaii with Noah and many other places during his military career.  During those years, their oldest grandson, Kevin Colin, lived with them who has fond memories of growing up with “Mama” and “Daddy Noah” as they are affectionately called.  Noah and Justine later moved the family to California where he retired from the military after 20 years.  A few years later, Noah and Justine relocated to New Bern, NC where he passed.   Mama Justine stayed in New Bern and was active in the church and volunteered to serve as a grandparent at the local elementary school where her grandchildren went to school. After a number of years she went to live with her grandson, Kevin and daughter in law Cynthia in Bowie, MD.  Soon after, she became a member of Cornerstone Church where she regularly attended Bible study, church services and other social events. Justine later moved to Houston to live with her daughter, son in law Milton Winters, and granddaughter Ebony, where she lived out her remaining 11 years.  Justine passed away to glory surrounded by her family on May 27, 2016. Justine leaves to cherish her memory one devoted daughter, Belva J. Winters (Milton); three grandchildren: Kevin Colin (Cynthia); Emil Davis and Nichole Davis.  One brother in law, Lynwood Colin (Joycelyn) and two sister in laws: Lydia Marshall and Amilie Murphy.   Justine was preceded in death by two husbands: William P. Colin and Noah Green; and one brother Albert Jackson.  She also leaves behind 13 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great- grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.   Mama Justine was a living example of a strong Godly woman.  She truly loved the Lord and is known for how she “joyfully” praised Him.  She touched the lives of many people and will forever be remembered for dedicating her life to serving her family, grandchildren and the body of Christ.    Note: The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, June 5, 2016, from Noon – 2 pm at Beall Funeral Home, 6512 NW Crain Hwy. (Rte. 3 South), Bowie, MD, 20715.  The Celebration of Life funeral service will begin immediately after the viewing at 2 pm at the same location.  Immediately following the service, guests are invited to join the family for fellowship at Cornerstone Church, 16010 Annapolis Rd., Bowie, MD, 20715.