"Claudette was the most intelligent person I have ever known. She was my best friend of 29 years when she passed. I miss her greatly. May she Rest In Peace with Jesus. Kelly Simenson"
In loving memory of
Claudette C. Greene
August 27, 2021
To watch the visitation, click on the provided below. The link will be provided at approximately 12PM Sunday, September 12, 2021 and will become active right before the visitation begins.
https://boxcast.tv/view/claudette-greene-visitation-780012
Claudette C. Greene of Chicago, IL, left this life on August 27, 2021. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Iowa State University where she was a charter member of the Upsilon Nu chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Claudette received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Michigan Law School in 1995. She was admitted to the bar in California in 1996 and in Illinois in 1998. Claudette worked as an associate attorney at Dillingham and Murphy in San Francisco, CA before moving to Chicago, IL. She has served as an assistant public defender in the Office of the Cook County Public Defender since 1998. She took great pride in her work serving the community. Through the years, she volunteered countless hours working with animal rescue facilities. She provided a forever home for Dallas, Foxy Brown, Mikey, and Jamie. Claudette was a generous and loving person who enjoyed world travel.
Claudette was preceded in death by her father, Claudie H. Greene, JR.; her cocker spaniel, Foxy Brown; her German Shepherd, Dallas; and her Tonkinese, Mikey. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Dylan Light; mother, Queen Greene; sisters, Claudia Greene-Harrington, an Ellamonique (Philip) Baccus; nephews and niece, Alfred Harrington, Zion Baccus, Juda Baccus; best friend, Kelly Simenson; and a host of other family members and friends.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M., Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Masks will be required for all of those who attend.
In lieu of flowers and in honor of Claudette, memorials are suggested to Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy. https://www.classy.org/give/168754/#!/donation/checkout
Please dedicate the donation in memory of Claudette.
Tributes
"To Claudette Love you with all my heart Miss you with all my soul Love you forever"
"Praying for you and the family during this difficult time. Love You "
"Praying for the family love shainnia daquan and Katrina Hill "
"Queen and Claudia and family Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. We love you and are here for you. God bless and keep you. Greg and Alesia Montgomery "
"My condolences go out to you and your family for the loss of your loved one, Claudette C. Green. May you have peace of mind and heart, a gift from God to you. Cindy G"
"Claudette is greatly missed."
"So sorry to hear about my cousin who had so much spirit. My condolences goes out to my cousins Queene, Annie V, Poochie, and the entire family. Love you guys!!!? Cousin Vivian Nadine?s one and only!!"
"What a lovely soul the world has lost. I worked with Claudette for years in juvenile court - sharing offices right next door. Even through her hardest days, she was always upbeat, joyful and grateful for all that was going well. I loved being regaled with stories of Foxy Brown and Dallas. She always brought a smile to my face and she will be missed."
"Claudette was sweet and kind always upbeat and cheerful . We would talk for hours whenever we saw one another, just a jewel. you will be missed.."
"I will always remember, fondly, our time working together in the jury room at 13th and Michigan. We had so many fun and lively conversations back then. Claudette was always so bubbly and full of life. She is deeply missed. My sincerest condolences go out to her family and all those she touched."
"My last memory of Claudette was at Navy pier I saw her on her wedding day I will cherish how happy she was on that bright sunny day and think of her often with fondness. My deepest heartfelt sympathy and condolences to her family she will be missed."
"My name is Mike Fanella. I?m a Public Defender and former colleague and office-mate of Claudette?s. I worked with and shared an office with Claudette about 20 years ago at 13th and Michigan. We worked together for about 2 years. That was a long time ago, but reading of her passing hit me hard because I vividly remember her bright smile, raspy laugh, and kind heart to all. The world is a better place with selfless, giving people like Claudette. That she is leaving this world much too soon is a loss that will be felt by the countless people who have been graced by Claudette?s sparkling personality and gentle spirit. My deepest condolences to Claudette?s family. "
"My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family, May your hearts find comfort from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14"