Carolyn J. Greene Obituary
The passing of Carolyn J. Greene (Rochester, New York) occurred on August 19, 2026. Carolyn, born on December 3, 1957 in Fort Pierce, Florida, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jesse Jackson Sr. and Betty Jean Jackson (Reid); and her husband Arthur Nelson. She is survived by: her children, Rictina Jackson and Shawn Nelson; her stepfather Theotis Reid; her siblings, Faith Reid and Bishop Donald L. Sandlin; her sister-in-law June Y. Sandlin; her sister Linda Fuller; her nieces and nephews, Corey, Pam Lawhorn, Evony Keels, Mark and Marcia Sandlin; her sons-in-law, Leslie Gunnis and Tony A. Scott Sr.; her grandchildren, India Gunnis, Tianna Gunnis, Gianna Gunnis, Tony Scott Jr., Bryson Scott, Dyllon Scott and Nyriel Hogan (Nelson); her siblings, Barbara Lawhorn (Bill) of Rock Hill, SC, Brenda Jackson (Jesse) of Rochester, NY, Carrie Bernard (Oscar) of Pheba, MS, Rita Armstead (William) of Lumberton, NC, Vivian Reid of Rochester, NY, Jesse Jackson Jr. (Yolanda) of Cincinnati, OH and Daryl Jackson (Tashia) of Winter Haven, FL.; her cousins, Lawrence Sandlin and Elizabeth Sandlin; her niece Chasity Armstead; and her close friend Irene Wilson. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
