Hettie Lou Green
Obituary
Hettie Lou (Hanley) Green was born June 19, 1928, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to I.D. Hanley and Dora Ruth (Atkins) Hanley, and passed from this life on February 21, 2026, at the age of 97.
On July 29, 1950, she married the love of her life, Clarence E. Green, Jr. Together they shared 64 years of marriage and built a life centered on faith, family, and service.
Hettie dedicated much of her life to serving the City of Tulsa. She began her career on March 26, 1960, and faithfully served until her retirement. She worked as City Commission Secretary for many years, and when the city changed its form of government, she transitioned to the role of Deputy City Clerk until retiring in 1995. She took great pride in her work and served with integrity and dedication.
Her faith was the foundation of her life. Hettie loved going to church, studying the Bible, and living out her Christian values daily. She was known for her kindness, gentle spirit, and wonderful sense of humor. In her younger years, she loved to paint and even took lessons. Her home is filled with beautiful paintings that reflect her creativity and talent.
Family meant everything to Hettie. She cherished her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She encouraged her grandchildren’s creativity with endless arts and craft supplies, always making space for imagination and fun. Her home was a place of warmth, love, and encouragement.
Hettie was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Dorothy and Helen; her beloved husband, Clarence E. Green, Jr.; her daughter, Patricia Lou (Green) Dobbins; and two grandchildren.
She is survived by her sons Charles Green of Forney, TX and Michael Green of Ridgeland, MS, and her daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and Gary Evans of Tulsa, OK; 18 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Hettie will lie in state at Ninde Brookside Funeral Home on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Yale Avenue Christian Church, 3616 S. Yale Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma. She will be laid to rest following the service at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mannford, Oklahoma.
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I was fortunate enough to have worked with Hettie both before the change in government and after. She was extremely helpful working with me as we modified ordinances to reflect the change. A nicer and more qualified person could not be imagined.
Terry A Baxter
Grandma Hettie was really kind, incredibly smart, & quick to smile. She never said an ill word about anyone. Growing up many states away, she wrote to me a lot. She taught me that an upside down stamp meant she's sending her love. And you felt it. She welcomed you with open arms and smiles. It's like you were never away. You felt so special in her presence. She liked to crochet. I still have my little doll she crocheted when I was born & a beautiful blanket for my daughters. She was also a very talented painter. I took pictures of them all because I was so in awe. She was an important secretary to different mayors, no matter their political affiliations. I was proud to hear that about her. I remember visiting Grandma Hettie & Grandpa Green and they had so many children's books, crafting things, they let you play endless chopsticks on the piano or type on her vintage typewriter. Grandpa was smoking his sweet smelling pipe while Grandma was cooking in her green retro kitchen. Every hour all of the clocks would chime. At Christmas, the tree was lit brightly in the window and the ribbon candy was out. All of the ceramic Christmas trees were glowing. Family came pouring in. Our Dad was reminiscing about his childhood. Everything was perfect. I wish everyone could experience the magic of this childhood that included Grandma Hettie & Grandpa Green. A beautiful world indeed. Together again, but greatly missed.
Elicia
When we visited Hettie for communion or other she always lifted me up more than we lifted her up. Grand lady.
Mark Clemons