Ruth A. Green

Ruth Alta (Acosta) Green , 91 of Davenport, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Weerts Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oakdale Memorial Gardens.

Ruth was born on January 14, 1934 in Davenport, IA to Frederick and Florence (Hart) Acosta. She was united in marriage to “Peabody” Green in 1949. Together they had 9 children and divorced later in life. Prior to Ruth’s early retirement she worked as a nurses aid at the Morning Star Nursing Home, Davenport. She also offered her domestic skills to serve families in her community. Ruth enjoyed singing in the Mass Choir at Progressive Baptist Church for close 31 years. She cherished the time she spent with family and friends especially being the daycare grandmother at her daughters daycare. Ruth was an avid bowler for over 2 decades, winning many trophies. Ruth enjoyed shopping, sewing, arranging flowers and watching soap operas with her son.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Terry Green of Davenport, Cathy Green of Rock Island, Judy (Marvin) Neely of Rock Island, Dennis (Peggy) Green of Davenport, Steven (Donna) Green of Davenport, James Green of Davenport and Beverly Green of Rock Island; daughter-in-law Carol Green of Davenport; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and extended family. Including close friends Miss Elouise Clayvon and Judy (William) Ellis.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, sons, Jerry Lee Green and Donald “Allen” Green, siblings, Rosemary Angel, Marvella Woods-Mentria and Frederick Acosta, grandchildren, Anita Green, Chanel Green, Jerry Jr. “JJ” Green, and Treva Green.