Carole Anne Green, age 72 of Beechgrove, Tennessee passed away May 24, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville. A native of Chicago, Illinois and resident of Beechgrove, she was the daughter of the late Ignatius and Loretta Palenik. She was born and raised Catholic. She had a beautiful voice and played her tambourine as the “best” half of “The Rocky Tops”. Her enjoyment in life was singing, planting flowers, her family and making crafts. Ms. Green was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry and James Palenik. She is survived by her husband: William James Green of Beechgrove, two daughters; Bonnie and (Kevin) Mathis of Christiana, Tennessee, Rebecca Nelson of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and one step-son Dooley Green, two granddaughters; Tawny Nelson and Courtney Mathis, four grandsons, Chase Nelson, Kyle Mathis, T.J. Green, and Jason Green, four sisters; Thea Urban, Susan Welbourn, Laura Boltz, Catherine Ahlbach, and five brothers; Gerry, Daniel, Richard, David, and Christopher Palenik.
NOTE: In lieu of flowers, the family suggested donations would be appreciated to help with funeral expenses.
VISITATION: Saturday, May 28, 2016, 3:00 – 5:00 P.M.
SERVICE: CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME Saturday, May 28, 2016, 5:00 P.M.
Arrangements made with Central Funeral Home