Sherline Alexander Green

Sherline Alexander Green died on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends whose lives had been impacted by her fervent prayers, loving kindness, and nurturing spirit.

Sheryl, as she was known by close friends and family, was born July 24, 1935, in Louann, Arkansas to Arthur and Myrtie Alexander. They later moved to Kilgore, Texas where Sheryl graduated from Sabine High School. She and her family attended the Kilgore First Pentecostal church where she met her husband, Homer Green. They married on August 23, 1957.

Homer and Sheryl began a life of ministry and pastored several churches, including the church in Kilgore where they first met. In 1982, they moved to Austin, Texas to continue their ministry, and over the years, many lives were changed by Homer and Sheryl’s compassion for people and special passion for helping ministers. Each person Sheryl encountered was touched by her sweet, gentle spirit and encouraging words. She was the ultimate lady whose love for God was unapologetic and unwavering.

Sheryl was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Green of Austin, Texas; parents, Arthur and Myrtie Alexander of Kilgore, Texas; and great-granddaughter, Sancy Green.

She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Pamala Green; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Gloria Green; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Fred Gonzales, all of Austin, Texas. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Brandon Green, Christopher Green, Spencer Green, Joshua Gonzales, and Morgan Gonzales; and seven great-grandchildren, Gentry, Olivia, Robby, Eloise, Palmer, Levi, and Jaxon; and sister, Danita Camp, of Kilgore, Texas.

The family will receive friends and family from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Cook-Walden/Forest Oak Funeral Home at 6300 West William Cannon Drive, Austin, Texas.

A celebration of life service for Sheryl will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Christian Life Austin located at 4700 Westgate Blvd., Austin, Texas.