Donnell Shelly Greene Obituary (1969 - 2016)

Donnell Shelly Greene (Donnie), entered into eternal rest on January 31, 2016, He was 46 years old. Donnell was born May 22, 1969 in Denver Colorado. He was raised in Capital Heights until he and his family moved to Laplace, LA. He graduated from East Saint John High School in 1987. He graduated from , the Culinary School of Washington, D.C. He served in the United States Marine Corp and was an exceptional chef for 26 years. His favorite job was working offshore as a Steward/Chef. He was very positive, upbeat, and always brought laughter where ever he was. He was always smiling and a true gentleman. Donnell was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church, in Hahnville, LA. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elijah and Ruby Skelton, Edgar and Arthmese Mathieu, Alfonso and Rose Greene and uncle Sherman Skelton. He is survived by beloved parents Kim and Imani Mathieu, brother, David Greene sister, Jamila Mathieu, three children, Amanda Lewis, Anslee Greene and Claire Greene, uncle James Skelton and his niece Brittany Greene . He is also survived by six aunts, and a host of cousins, other relatives and many friends. The family would like to thank the Edgard Fire Department, Paramedics and St. John Police Department. All family and friends that came to comfort us in our time of grief. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Treasures of Life Center For Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Highway, Gramercy, LA 70052. Visitation from 9:00am until 10:45am. Services will start at 11:00am. Interment, Monday, February 8 at Rest Haven Cemetery, Hwy 3140, Killona, LA at 11:00am. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories and condolences on the online guest book @ www.treasurefunerals.com. 'When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE!'