Obituary of Marilyn Corinne Green

Marilyn “Meffie” Corinne Hartmann Green, 85, of Dallas, TX, passed away after a brief illness on July 20, 2020 at her home in Dallas, Texas. Marilyn was born in Fredericksburg, TX to Harry and Cora (Baethge) Hartmann November 9, 1934. She attended Fredericksburg High School and graduated in 1953. She was a cheerleader, on the basketball team and voted Class Favorite her senior year. She always loved attending her class reunions and looked forward to seeing all her friends. After high school she worked in accounting at Balser and Davidson in Fredericksburg, where she took part in many of the audits they conducted. In 1955, Marilyn married her lifelong love, Max Green. August 14th would be their 65th wedding anniversary. Max and Marilyn met in Fredericksburg when Max was there working with area ranchers for the Soil Conservation Service. From there they moved to College Station, TX where she continued to work in the area of accounting and Max continued his education and received his Master’s Degree from Texas A&M in Physics. Max’s job brought them to Dallas where together, they raised their family. Marilyn was a faithful follower of Christ and a long-time member of Central Lutheran Church. She was active in the Elizabeth Circle, she spent countless years on the bereavement committee, helped serve snacks for Vacation Bible School and pieced many a quilt top for Lutheran World Relief. She also enjoyed volunteering at White Rock Center of Hope. She volunteered there every Thursday since the Center was opened in the late ‘80’s. She loved Texas Aggie football, reading, gardening and was a ray of sunshine to all who knew her. Marilyn is survived by her husband Max Green of Dallas, TX. Children, Jennifer Green of Garland, TX, Eric (Maryann) Green, Allen, TX, Janice (Paul) Balkenbush of Durant, OK, grandchildren, Joel Burton Green, Hannah Corinne Balkenbush and Katie Balkenbush, sister Julia (Carl) Weden of Fredericksburg, TX and numerous nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Marilyn is preceded in death by her son, Joel Turner Green and parents Harry A. Hartmann and Cora Hartmann. A memorial service in her honor will be held at a future date. Merit Memorial is handling the funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to Central Lutheran Church, 1000 Easton Road Dallas, TX 75218 or White Rock Center of Hope, P.O. Box 180358, Dallas, TX 75218.