Anna was born February 26, 1941, in Bronx, New York to Eufemia Benitez and Juan B Soto. Her educational background began in Bronx and later relocating to Brooklyn where she graduated from Wingate High School.
At age 20, Anna married the love her life, Milton Green, and from this August union, they produced 3 daughters, Donna, Joann and Millie. Anna loved her family very much and was very protective of her girls. She was committed to being very active and involved in her daughters’ lives. Her proud moments in life was seeing her daughters grow up to be ladies of distinction and having a positive impact on society.
For over 20 years, Anna worked in the New York Public School System as a Kitchen Aid. Her personality and welcoming smile embraced everyone she served at work, and those with whom she interacted in her community.
Deeply committed to her spiritual faith, Anna was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for over 25 years. She was a very active member who enjoyed participating and volunteering in all major events at Sacred Heart. Anna joined Little Zion Baptist church in 2005 along with her husband, and served as a Deaconess. When possible, Anna participated in many of the activities at Little Zion. One of the great things Anna was known for at her church was making her infamous rice and beans. Her food had the ability to not only fill the stomach, but equally so, to satisfy the soul.
Because Anna was a well-known figure in the community, she was present and involved in many community events in Brooklyn and elsewhere in New York City. Her determination not to be bound by physical limitations led her to fly to California and be embraced by Denzel Washington—a moment she would never forget.
Filled with laughter, energy, and an arresting beauty, Anna enjoyed spending time and visiting with family, friends and community leaders. Her relaxing joy was playing Bingo.
She is survived by her husband Milton Green, Daughter, Donna Laval and spouse Freeman Laval, Flemington, NJ, Daughter Joann N. Smith and spouse V. Jesse Smith, Palmdale, CA, Daughter Millie Stallings and spouse Mario Stallings, Brooklyn, NY and Sister Carmen Molina, Bronx NY. 7 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, friends and a special sister-in-law Juanita Gaskins.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Eufemia and Juan Soto, Sister Socorro Holman and brothers, John Soto, Sixto Benitez and very close sister-in-law Isabel Soto.
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