Mary L. “Grandma” Green
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Mary Lucille Kelly was born in Chicago to John J. Kelly and Rosa (Freund) Kelly on July 19, 1928. The family moved to Colorado, and Mary was raised in the mountains she loved.
While at school at Colorado A & M in Ft. Collins, she met her “football player,” Pat Green, and they were married in 1948. They moved to Pat’s hometown and raised their family in Lawrence. Mary was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend, but her real passion was in being a wife, mother and grandmother to her 9 children, 27 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She never missed a recital, game, swim meet, school program, first Holy Communion or any of her kids’ activities. She was often seen at 2 or 3 activities in a day or evening.
Mary loved life and was a wonderful friend and neighbor to many. She played bridge, bowled, played golf, sewed Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy dolls for countless church bazaars, made Christmas ornaments for her grandchildren and hosted the “infamous” Sunday night suppers for the whole family and often many extra friends of the family.
She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church for over 65 years, Daughters of Isabella, the Altar Society and a member of PEO.
She is survived by a sister-in-law, Phyllis Cross (Ted) and her children and grandchildren: Debby Crady (Hal, Jama, Bryce); Jadene Stewart (Randy, Erin, Katie); Mike Green (Kathy, Tiffaney, Lisa, Hal); Tim Green (Debbie, Molly, Daniel, Jake); Leslie Mumford (John, Jenna, Meghan, Lauren); Tracy Green (Nick, Patrick, Matt); Mark Green (Mary, Jessica, Katlyn, Morgan, Tanner); Marsi Bertrand (Madison, Mason, Cale); Doug Green (Sharon, Jesse, Kaysha, John, Karson) Also 15 great grandchildren
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Patrick D. Green and a daughter-in-law, Jan Green.
A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. with a visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Warren McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 22, 2018 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
The family would like to thank all the care givers at Bridge Haven for their loving care and Interim Hospice for their help and support with Mary.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her name to St. John the Evangelist Church, Alzheimer’s Association, Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Guardian Angel Fund and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Mike & Kathy,
So sorry for your loss. From all of Kathy’s stories, Mary sounds like she was a wonderful mom, grandma, great-grandma. I’m sure she will be sorely missed, but has left a great legacy for those who loved her. Prayers for all of you!
Susan Thompson
Assisted Transportation Services
Tim,
So sorry for your loss. The short time I spent with your family, I remember how sweet your mom was. I felt so welcome all the time.
Blessings to you and your family.
Lew Humphries
I am sorry to hear of Mary’s earthly passing. May you hold tight in the promise of the resurrection. Also, know that she is whole again free of earthly pain and sickness. I remember how she took me in on carpooling to swim practice and meets. She was everyone’s mom! What a gift she had to love unconditionally!! God’s peace to all.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mary was a wonderful person. I used to love going to daily Mass and chatting with her over coffee after. She will be dearly missed.
What wonderful memories you must have of such a special lady in your life. She and your Dad will continue to shower you with loving Blessings as you remember and allow her to be present in your lives.
In sympathy and Love
Sister Margaret Hogan
Jadene, Randy, Erin, Katie, and families,
You are in our prayers. May God comfort you and fill you with His perfect peace.
Mike and Kathy Green. I am so very sorry for ur loss. Loosing a family member is definetly not easy. But always remember that they r still always with u in ur heart and soul. Wishing u and ur whole family the very best. And just keep remembering all the good times with the ones u luv.
Verena Aubert
Friend of family!!
To All the Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God bless.
Cousin Miles
Dear Jadene and Family,
we send our thoughts and prayers as you say good bye for now to your wonderful mom. I felt so lucky to have gotten to know her on our trip to Europe with the choir kids in 1999. She was a special lady!
Niki and Chuck
I am so sorry Jadene for the loss of your mother. I understand the family has gone through the pain of watching your mother fade away with dementia. So difficult, so sad. You are in our hearts, surrounding you with love. Carol and Tom Schwan
To the Green family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Mary and Pat were like my second mom and dad, when Mike and I were growing up in their home by West.
I sure loved them and will miss them dearly. You are in my prayers. God Bless.
Debby and Family,
Deepest sympathies to all of you. These past months have been a challenge as your amazing, dynamic mom slipped away. The steadfast love and respect you hold for her is a testament to how she lived her life, nurtured her family and friends. her family. Her legacy will endure through all of you.
What a life and legacy! Wow! Such a blessing to so many! May God encourage the family and extended family and friends during this sad season and may there be many more wonderful memories and blessings to come.
Debby and all the Green Family,
“The Green Family,” a mention of this phrase and the Lawrence community (!) nodded and knew what it represented–strong, cohesive family with LOTS of family events, dedication to God and church, upholding moral principles and virtues, and just plain, ole good people, the salt of the earth. How fortunate you all are to have the upbringing of Pat and Mary Green! God’s blessings, peace, and comforting love will surround and sustain you in His perfect way. Rejoice, they are together with Him and hearing the words, “well done, My good and faithful servants.”
My love and admiration to you all,
Mary Hatfield
Prayers, love and hugs to all the Green family! Grandma Green is a legacy for all the children to learn from. I feel so blessed my family got to witness her love. The Green Love goes deep. Try to rest in Gods love and peace to know she’s with others whom we’re called home earlier.
If you think Mary’s not still with you to continue to enjoy all of your lives, think again. I have no doubt she’s watching all of you from heaven. Love you all. Love and peace to you all.
“The Green Family”
Our condolences to all, what a great Legacy.
The California Kelly Clan
Our condolences to the entire Green family. We were friends of Pat and Mary for several years. What a great set of parents and grandparents to follow. God Bless you all ….
So sorry to hear about your Mom Tracy. Curt and I both have you and the boys in our thoughts. I didn’t know your Mom but heard nice things about her. Peace and comfort. Karan
Jadene, Randy and girls. Judy and I want you to know we are thinking of you and including you and your Mom in our prayers. We know this is a sad, but although a thankful time for having such person like your Mom in your life. Remember her for all that she gave you.
Sonny and Judy LaSalle
Sending your family prayers & condolences for your loss. The Nieder’s are thinking about you during this time. Mary was my god mother and I have the most sweetest memories of her. The greens will always have a place in my heart. Sending love.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mary was a wonderful person which is reflected in each and every one of the Green & extended families!
Aunt Mary lived a wonderful life! My dad was her little brother and whenever we crossed the country, and we did many times, we stopped to see the Green Family! She was so good to us and we loved seeing the whole family. She is greatly missed!