On January 21, 2021 Thelma Stewart Greene's sweet and vivacious spirit embraced life in Heaven.  Thelma was the eldest of three children born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 10, 1927 to the union of the late Clarence and Naomi Stewart. In addition to her parents, Thelma was preceded in death by her two brothers, Clarence Stewart, Jr. and Dr. Donald Stewart.

Thelma accepted Christ at a very young age and was a lifelong member of the Church of the Holy Trinity in Baltimore, Maryland.  She was a dedicated member of the congregation; faithfully serving as a member of the Altar Guild.

During the year of 1953, Thelma married the late William R. Greene and to this union two daughters were born, Pamela Bridget Greene and Carol Denise Greene Mitchell.  During the year of 1987, Thelma married the late Herbert Clardy.

Thelma was educated in the Baltimore City Public School system, graduating from Frederick Douglas Senior High School in 1944. She continued her education by entering Fisk University in Nashville, TN in September 1944. Thelma graduated with Departmental Honors in May 1948 with a Bachelor Degree in Sociology and a Minor in Psychology. Her thirst for knowledge continued throughout her life.  In September 1961, she entered Howard University in Washington, DC and graduated with a Master's in Social Work in May 1963.

Thelma's desire to help others was reflected in her dedicated work throughout her career. Upon graduation from Fisk University, she went to work with the New York State Migrant Child Care Welfare Program. While residing in New York, Thelma attended school at Cornell University and was instrumental in setting up a child-care center.  After returning to her beloved Baltimore in 1950, she held positions at the Census Bureau, Veterans Administration and Department of Social Services. Thelma accepted a Social Worker position with the Baltimore City Public School system in 1963. Having come full circle in her thirst for education and desire to help others, she remained with the school system until her retirement in July of 1983.

Thelma was a Golden Soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. having been initiated in Pi Chapter of Fisk University in 1947.  She was a longtime member of the Epsilon Omega Chapter in Baltimore, MD.  She was an avid card player and was a member of multiple bridge and pinochle groups. Thelma particularly enjoyed cruising and attending her sorority conventions.  In 2014, Thelma moved from Baltimore, MD to Winston-Salem, NC to be near her daughter and only grandson.

Thelma's vivacious spirit will be missed by all whose lives she touched. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Pamela B. Greene of Baltimore, MD and Carol D. Greene Mitchell and son-in-law A. Stanley Mitchell of Clemmons, NC; one grandson, Dr. Andrew Stephen (Asha Farmer) Mitchell; two sisters-in-law, Bernice Stewart and Olivia Stewart; two special nieces, Janice Ewing and Angela Mitchell; her best friend, Beverly Johnson; and a host of other friends and relatives.

There will be no public viewing. A memorial service will be held in Baltimore at a later date.