Margaret Agnes Cagey-Greene
April 24, 1922 - April 05, 2016
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Margaret Agnes Cagey-Greene
April 24, 1922 - April 05, 2016
Obituary
Margaret Agnes Cagey-Greene, age 93, of Lummi, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Born April 24, 1922, in Cushman, Tulalip to Agnes Veronica Hillaire and Joseph Elmer Cagey.
Survivors include: Sons Richard “Dick”, John “Goose”, George (Terry), Joel “Shine” Greene. Daughter: Jacqueline Greene-Jefferson, and brother Jack Cagey and sister Vicki Cagey, as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by: husband Edmund (Tiger) Greene, parents Joseph Elmer Cagey and Agnes Veronica Hillarie, son Peter Victor, Edmund Greene Jr., daughter Donna Greene-Gaona, brothers Samuel Cagey Sr., William Cagey, George Cagey, Elmer Cagey, Virgil Cagey, Louie Washington, Joseph Washington, and sisters Clara Cagey, Mary Cagey, and Katherine Oreiro-Tally. She is also preceded in death by grandson Steven Michael Green, and grandaugther Lindsey “Boo-boo” Greene.
She was the voice of the people.
Took on the U.S. Governement and defeated them. Federal recognition of the Samish Tribe.
Employment:
LPS St. Luke’s Hospital, 14 years
Barber Weaver, 14 years
Evergreen St College, BA in American Native Studies
Chief-Samish Tribal leader, achieving Federal recognition for the Tribe
Lummi Legion Auxilliary Post #33
Honorary Degree NWIC
Taught @ Lummi Nation School
Fisherwoman
Professional Gambler
Mentor to many, many people
Funeral Mass
- Date & Time: April 9, 2016 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: St Joachim Catholic Church
- Location: 4195 Lummi Shore Rd Bellingham, WA 98225 - (Get Directions)
Prayer Service
- Date & Time: April 8, 2016 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Crab Bay Long House
- Location: 3289 Lummi Shore Rd Bellingham, WA 98226 - (Get Directions)
9 responses to Margaret Agnes Cagey-Greene
Kris Miller "Skokomish" says:
April 5, 2016
I want to thank our Auntie for being the person she was. A woman of great strength, dignity, respect and most of all humble. I am thankful for the many visits and talks with her that went on for hours, I sometimes wondered what is her message, am I paying close enough attention, but at the end of the talk I would see what she was saying. I will cherish those visits. My prayers for the family will continue over the days, as it will take time to stand strong.. We never heal fully from a loss, but we can keep the memories and teachings this beautiful woman left for all of us. I raise my hands to you all.
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Ath''l3-mu says:
April 5, 2016
She was my inspiration..she walked with the highest of grace,, love, n never without her angel smile. She gave without question, her knowledge, wisdom, n deepest caring for each on she encountered. My fondest memory is, she taught me … My responsibility… Walking beside my mate.. My greatest quote I will always remember from her…..as she held my hand, looked into my eyes, .. Smiling, Yet you ever so serious….. AND DONT YOU EVER MARRY A WHITE MAN.. May you each find…YOUR COMFORTER..
Mary ann Jefferson Cohen says:
April 5, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the Green family. Margaret was a very strong and powerful woman I know she will be missed by all of you. Just remember all the great memories that you all have of her . She will never be too far from your heart.
Theresa Trebon says:
April 5, 2016
Margaret Greene. An amazing woman with indomitable spirit and vision. Generous. Strong. Her integrity, and her heart, were immense. My sincere condolences to Dick and your family.