Lula Wortham

Her Story

 Lula Mae Green entered this world on March 8, 1940, to the union of John and Lula Baker Green.  Affectionately known as “PeeWee” by family and close friends, she was raised in the Hopewell Community on the outskirts of Crockett, Texas and received her formal education from Hopewell Gudeblye Training School and Crockett I.S.D. 

At an early age, Lula Mae was introduced to the Lord at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. She was taught the value of serving the Lord, loving the family and hard work.  She carried these principles with her throughout her life.

Lula Mae united in Holy Matrimony to John B. Wortham on March 5, 1960, and they were blessed with 43 years together.  Not only was she a devoted and faithful wife to John B., she was also a loving and caring mother to Johnny Roy Green. 

Lula Mae and John made their home in Pennington, Texas. She united with Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where she dutifully served in many Christian capacities such as church secretary, mission president, cemetery finance committee member, and choir member, just to name a few.  Unofficially, she was the all-around go-to person for any and everything needed in the church.

Lula Mae was an amazing cook.  She loved cooking for her family and church, especially church homecomings where she laid out a spread of food and desserts that would satisfy anyone’s taste buds.  A few of her specialties were  mustard greens,  purple hull peas, and sweet potatoe pies.  She loved fishing, tending to her chickens, and spending time with her family and friends.  She never met a stranger and was willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.  She lived a full and happy prosperous life surrounded by the people she loved and those who loved her.   

She was employed by Memorial Medical Center for over 40 years where she worked diligently in the cafeteria as a dietitian ensuring that the patients received healthy and well-balanced nutritional meals.

Lula Mae “PeeWee” Wortham left this world on the wings of an angel on November 16, 2022 in Baytown, Texas.  She was preceded in death by her husband, parents,  son (Johnny Roy Green), four brothers (John Henry “Billy” Green, Tommy “Buddy” Green, Adell “Ace” Green, and Rufus Green), two sisters (Christine Green Hagans and Lilna Green Coleman), in-laws, Wilbert Gillum, Eartha Faye Green, Fayetta Green, Silverine Wagner, Chester Wortham, and Vera Rawls.  Left to    cherish her precious memory are her grandson, Jamie Ray Green; three sisters, McKiver “Dolly” Green and Pearlie Gillum, both of Baytown, Texas, and  Ruthie Horace (Elbert) of Houston, Texas; two brothers, James A. Green of Lufkin, Texas and Thomas Willie “Stock” Green of Houston, Texas; one brother-in-law, Willie Hagans, Sr. of Houston, Texas; four sisters-in-law, Zettie Mitchell (Edgar), Maudie Green, Louise Davis, and Iollie Wortham; one adopted god-daughter, Ann Robinson-Holman; loving neighbors (Brenda, Susie, and David Drake of Pennington, Texas; special nieces,  Brenda Hagans-Ratliff, Twila Gillum and an adored host of nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, relatives, and dear friends.

Visitation   
Friday, December 02, 2022
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
BARKLEY MORTUARY    
106 E BellCrockett, Texas 75835
mask are required

Viewing   
Saturday, December 03, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church    
4625 Antioch Rd.Pennington, Tx 75856
mask are suggested

Funeral Service   
Saturday, December 03, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
4625 Antioch Rd.Pennington, Tx 75856
Mask are suggested

Burial Service
Saturday, December 03, 2022
Pennington Cemetery    
Pennington, Tx. 75856

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