Elizabeth "Ms. Liz" Clarisse Green, of Rockford departed this earthly life on December 17, 2022.  She was born November 20, 1944, in Rockford IL, the daughter of William "Pork Chops" Sherod Sr. and Leora "Sista" Sherod.  Liz was a lifelong resident of Rockford and accepted Christ at an early age at Pilgrim Baptist Church.  She was formerly married to Alfred Cain, of this union one child was born, Shauna.  She married Willie Green in 1986; of this union one child was born, Sabrina; he preceded her in death.

Liz was employed as a Quality Assurance Inspector at Amerock Corporation for over 40 years.  She graduated from West High School and continued her education at Rock Valley College.

Liz was a former member of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, and an active member at Allen Chapel AME Church as Chapel Class Leader, Greeter, Senior Ministry Coordinator, Kitchen Committee Volunteer and past Assistant Superintendent of Sunday School.

Liz never met a stranger. Her bigger than life personality, infectious smile, and ability to make you laugh were among many of her character traits.  A woman who loved God, who emulated that love in serving the Rockford community.  Liz volunteered tirelessly for the American Cancer Society and as a member of the Purple Tea Committee.

Elizabeth leaves to cherish many loving memories, daughters Shauna Cain and Sabrina Green; nephew raised as a son William "Magoo" Sherod III; grandchildren Al'Laysha and Travon Rucker; godson Jamar Foote; sisters Madeleine Sherod, Audris Billberry, and Alona (Edward) Foreman; brothers-in-law Robert Billberry and Eddy Ray (Linda) Green; sisters-in-law Sherrie Sherod and Debbie Brown Seales; lifelong childhood friends Beatrice Ware, Brenda Robertson, Mattie Saulter and Kim Hitchcock; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  She is predeceased by her parents; husband; brothers William Sherod Jr., Thurston Sherod Sr., and Andre Brown; aunts and uncles Houston (Ruth) Sterling Sr., S.B. Fletcher, Coy (Beatrice) Williams and Stella Alford; nephews Kevin Christopher Sherod, Tranier "Tree" Drayton, and Robert "Dice" Wash; brother-in-law Lonnie Earl Drayton; best friends Jenniel Wright, Barbara Black, and Mary Oliver.  Special thanks to Margaret Nelson, Brian Moore, Greg Beu, Bobbi Marks-Cooper, Charlie Mae Gayden, and caregiver Juanita Leon.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Allen Chapel AME Church. Family will receive guests 10:00 a.m. until time of service.  Arrangements completed by Carl Ponds Funeral Home