Brenda Gail "Suga Mama" Green

Miss Brenda Gail “Suga Mama” Green was born on April 15, 1958, in Colleton County to the late Madge “Virginia” Green and the late Clyde Goodwin. She was lovingly raised by the late Mozon Melvin Mingo, whom she knew as her father. Fondly called “Red” by her friends and “Suga Mama” by her grandchildren and all the children who knew her, Brenda was a beacon of warmth and kindness. Brenda passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2026, surrounded by the loving presence of her daughter, Bria Lasha Dickerson.

From an early age, Brenda’s athletic talents shone brightly. She was a skilled point guard wearing the number “14” for the Ruffin High School Patriots. She also excelled as a gymnast at her alma mater, RHS. Brenda’s love for sports earned her numerous accolades, including the title of Most Athletic. Many believe that if there had been a WNBA when she was coming up, Brenda Gail Green would have been a star in the league.

Brenda received her education through the public schools of Colleton County and proudly graduated from Ruffin High School in 1976. She continued her education at Voorhees College immediately after high school.

She worked many jobs throughout her life, spending over twenty years working at the Palmetto Boarding Home, among many others, with Pretium Packing being her last job before an injury caused her to go out on disability.

She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Virginia Mingo; her father, Clyde Goodwin; her father- figure, Mozon Mingo, who raised her and whom she knew as her father; her brothers, Melvin Mingo, Joe Mingo, and Lawrence Goodwin; her brother-in-law, Stevie Wilson; her sister, Vernice “Tunkey” Wilson; her grandparents on both sides; and many other dear relatives.

She leaves behind a loving family who will cherish her memory forever. Her son, Mr. Christopher Lamont (Cortriece) Green Sr. of Riverdale, Georgia; her daughter, Ms. Erica Chevon (Daquan Hayes) Green of Walterboro, South Carolina, her son, Mr. Nicholas Demel Green Sr. of Padgetts South Carolina; and her daughter, Miss Bria Lasha Dickerson of Orangeburg, South Carolina, who cared for her and was by her side during her final hours; and her special son, St. Clair Rivers of Orangeburg, South Carolina; a treasured goddaughter, Deja Alene Elise (Romauri) Thomas of Walterboro, South Carolina; Brenda’s legacy includes her fourteen grandchildren, each she loved dearly; her grandchildren are Christopher Lamont Green Jr. of Douglasville, Georgia; Cristie Kierra Bell of Riverdale, Georgia; Shy’Keem Williams of Walterboro, South Carolina; Camya Elise Green of Riverdale, Georgia; Ka’Mari Regjanay Williams of Walterboro, South Carolina; Nicholas Demel Green Jr. of Charleston, South Carolina; Khylei Jamiyah Green of Walterboro, South Carolina; Nekhi Green of North Charleston, South Carolina; Reggie Jackson Holmes Jr. of Walterboro, South Carolina; Andrea Nicole Green of North Charleston, South Carolina; Harmonee Brielle (Suga Lump) Stephens of Orangeburg, South Carolina; Chase Demel Green of Smoaks, South Carolina; Londyn Ann Green of Cottageville, South Carolina; and soon-to-be-born baby Brinleigh Gail Green; her loving sister, Bernice (James) Moore of Brooklyn, New York;  her brothers, John (Lavette) Mingo of Jamaica, Queens, New York, and David (Elizabeth) Mingo of Branchville, South Carolina. Brenda’s heartfelt family also includes her two cherished aunts, Christine (Wally) Fowler of Brooklyn, New York, and Christine Green of Lodge, South Carolina; her “favorite nephew,” Mr. Stacey J. Way; her “Nana Pudding,” Rev. Lisa M. Way; her dear cousin-like sister, Cheryl Green; her niece-like daughter, Temeca (Terry) Jones; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, family members, and friends who loved her dearly.

Brenda’s life was a testament to love, warmth, and the joy she brought to everyone around her. Her memory will forever be a source of comfort and inspiration.

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