Cheryl Green

Cheryl Green, age 55, Makwa clan, journeyed onto the Spirit World on March 9, 2025. Cheryl was a beloved mother, sister, auntie, grandmother, and friend who touched the lives of many with her warmth, generosity, and unwavering love for her family and community.

Cheryl cherished her role as a mother, auntie, and grandmother, always ensuring her family felt deeply loved and cared for. She was a devoted mother to Danielle Mitchell, Willi Adams, Lea Soto, and Angel Green, and a proud grandmother to Louis Velner, Danielle’s son.

Written by Niece Justice Strong (Dooney’s Daughter):

During her last few years, Auntie Cheryl found great joy in spending time with her tiny baby nieces and nephews, doing what she did best—being an auntie. Her great-nieces and nephews, Jordan, Jeremiah, Sequoyah, Nizhoni, and Michael, Justice’s children, held a special place in her heart. Auntie Cheryl often called them her grandchildren, ensuring their childhoods were filled with love and adventure—swimming, playing at the park, visiting libraries, attending family nights at daycare, cooking together, celebrating holidays and birthdays, going to church, or sledding. She was truly the best auntie, always surprising them with little treats and making every moment magical.

Written by Daughter Angel Green:

My mom was the life of the party, bringing laughter wherever she went. She was known as the mom and auntie who always had goodies to share and an open door for anyone in need. Her generosity knew no bounds—always ensuring her loved ones had food, even when they already had some. She deeply cherished her family and friends, and she especially adored her dogs, Black and Ziphorah, who were her beloved companions. She lifted our spirits with positivity, always choosing love over negativity. Though she has left us, we will honor her by coming together as a family, just as she would have wanted.

Written by Niece Freedom Bad Moccasin (Dooney’s Daughter):

Auntie Cheryl was there for me when no one else was. She always opened her home to anyone who needed a place to stay and made sure I had food, even when I was on my own. No matter what, I knew she would be there for me. She was always laughing—no matter the situation, no matter the circumstances. That’s what I’ll remember most—her laugh. It had a way of healing everyone around her, making even the hardest days feel lighter.

She loved to reminisce about her youth, always telling me stories about my Auntie Angela. She had the best humor, always making everyone laugh. I can still hear her voice telling me, “Little girls walk on the inside, Freedom—even when you're 90 years old, I’ll keep saying that.”

Cherished and Remembered By:

Cheryl is lovingly survived by her children, Danielle Mitchell, Willie Adams, Lea Soto, and Angel Green, and her grandson, Louis Velner. She is also survived by her mother, Kathy Pierre; her siblings, Marvin Greene Jr., Rhonda Earth, Gina Robertson, and Kelly Robertson; her nephew, Patrick Green; her nieces, Liberty Greene, Justice Strong, and Justice’s children, Sequoyah Strong, Nizhoni Strong, Jeremiah Strong, Jordan Strong, and Michael Strong.

She also leaves behind her nephews, Brandon Bad Moccasin, Royce Doney, Rylan Doney, Ricky Greene, Rodger Greene, Jonny Greene, Damien Greene and Rodney Cruz; her nieces, Freedom Bad Moccasin, Arielle Robertson-Rickett, Lynnea Robertson-Rickett, Briana Earth, Sierra Cruz, and Terin Stately; along with many more beloved nieces, nephews, relatives, and dear friends who will forever cherish her memory.

Welcomed into the Spirit World By:

Cheryl was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Greene Sr.; her grandparents, Joseph and Gertrude Pierre; her brother, Ralph Greene; her sisters, Angela Green and Michelle Earth; and her nephew and niece, Michael Strong and Daisy Greene.

Cheryl’s legacy of love, laughter, and generosity will live on in the hearts of those who knew her. She was a woman of deep compassion, always putting others before herself and ensuring that no one ever felt alone. Though she has journeyed beyond this world, her spirit remains with us, guiding and watching over those she loved.

Giga-waabamin miinawaa, Cheryl. We will see you again.

An overnight wake will begin at 2PM on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the Gichitwaa Kateri Catholic Church in Minneapolis and continue at the Little Rock Community Center on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 with the service at 4PM. 

Arrangements provided by Whispering Pines Funeral & Cremation Service of Walker & Hackensack, Minnesota. 

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