Julia R. Green of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 at the Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born August 5, 1930 in Caryville, Tenn. to the late Edmond & Katherine (Peterson) Richardson; and came here from Carlisle, Ohio 30 years ago. She was retired from General Motors in Dayton, Ohio and a very active member of the Westside Baptist Church. She loved cats, enjoyed square dancing, living in Florida, being retired and spending time with her friends.

Julia was preceded in death by husband, Wendell L. Green, USAF retired. Survivors include her daughter, Diana K. Gentry of Lake Wales; two sons, Rev. Edmond D. Peyton (Gwendolyn) of Germantown, Ohio and Robert D. Jordan (Linda) of Martinsburg, W.Va.; sister-in-law, Catherine Richardson of Jacksboro, Tenn.; and two grandchildren, Kristoffor A. Ross (Kimberly) and Daniel R. Peyton.

Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 and the funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales with Rev. Stephen Bolden and Rev. Edmond D. Peyton officiating. Interment will follow at the Silver Hill Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family and the webcast of the service can be viewed at www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com.

Marion Nelson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.