Daisy Marie Green (Giizhigookwe), age 34, of Lonoke, Arkansas and formerly of Red Lake, MN journeyed to the Spirit World on Monday, October 12th, 2020 at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on August 23rd, 1986 in Minneapolis, MN to Angela Kay Green, who passed on when Daisy was 8 months old. Shortly thereafter, Daisy and her brother Patrick moved to Red Lake where they were raised by Patrick Pierre and Marilyn Benais. She attended Red Lake Elementary school and later went to Circle of Nations school in Wahpeton, ND and after graduating Flandreau Indian School, she went on to earn a certificate as a nursing assistant and held various jobs as a health aide as well as medical assistant.
Daisy was a positive person with a beautiful soul and caring spirit. Her proudest accomplishments were her children. She loved to listen to all types of music, especially R&B and slow jams, but her favorites were Prince and Michael Jackson. She grew up in Red Lake, MN, and later moved to Minneapolis, where she had her firstborn, Angela Green, named after her mother. In 2018, Daisy and her daughter moved to Arkansas and later welcomed her son Patrick into the world in December 2019. Daisy will be reunited with her mother, Angela Kay Greene.
Daisy leaves behind her daughter: Angela Green; son: Patrick Collins, Dad: Patrick Pierre; Mom: Marilyn Benais, brothers: Patrick (Arlene) Green; Geoffrey (Charlene) Pierre, Darrell Pierre, Sisters: Janis Hart, Jennifer (Robin) Hart, Trisha Sigana and Grandma: Kathy Pierre.
Preceded in death by her mother: Angela Green; Uncle: Ralph Greene; Auntie: Michelle Earth; Grandfather: Marvin “Jiggs” Green; Great Grandparents: Joe and Gertie Pierre and sister: Christal Pierre
An all-night wake will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 beginning at 1:00 PM at the Little Rock Community Center in Red Lake, Minnesota.
A funeral service for Daisy Green will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Little Rock Community Center in Red Lake, Minnesota.
Father Jerry Rogers will officiate.
Casket Bearers will be: Patrick Green, Geoffrey Pierre, Marvin Greene, Justice Pierre, Brandon Bad Moccasin, Antonio Gayton, Angelo Hart, Joshua Needham, Dominic Needham, Jr., Deon Pierre
Honorary Casket Bearers will be: Jennifer Hart, Gina Robertson, Kelly Robertson, Cheryl Green, Liberty Green, Freedom Bad Moccasin, Justice Strong, Chante’ Hart, Lynnette Beadeau, Charlene Andersen
Interment will be at the St. Mary Cemetery in Red Lake, Minnesota.
Arrangements were made with the Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted, Minnesota.
I have so many memories of growing up with you and Patrick. Tears come and go but the memories will always be there. Fly high my sister, until we meet again.
Daisy, I am the luckiest person alive to have experienced the love that we once shared. You changed my life in all the best ways possible, and you left behind your unconditional love that will forever be in my heart and with our kids. We will carry you with us daily in every moment for all time. We loved you, still love you, and will always love you. ~ Fiancé Jerry, daughter Angela and son Patrick
I met you when you were 9 years old and we been sisters ever since. Oh, how I will miss your random messages and all your love!!! When we meet again I will give you the biggest hug ever!!! Love you always and forever!!!!
Love you Daisy. RIP cousin ❤️