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Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St

Lawrence, Kansas

Mary Green Obituary

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.

For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Green

15 Entries

Patty Klee

January 28, 2018

Dear Jadene,
I'm sorry to hear about the death of your mother.
Patty Klee ( St. John's friend)

January 23, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May you find comfort in prayer. I am thinking of you during this time.
Jennifer (Haverty) Brown

Lexie Grob

January 21, 2018

To all the Green family,
Wanting to send our prayers and condolences for this amazing woman. We sat with Mary many times at sports games watching my son and her grandchildren. She was a joy to be with and I have many fond memories of that.
All of you are blessed.
May all the days ahead bring wonderful memories to give you strength of her passing. Peace and prayers.
Love, The Gary Grob family

January 20, 2018

We are so very sorry for your loss and send our sincere condolences.

Dave Aikins and Gary Schmidtberger

Deb & Bob Werts

January 20, 2018

Our memories of Freestate football include what a great, steadfast fan Mary was and her Sunday night family dinners were legendary. Our condolences to all of the Green families.

Helen Pendleton Rumbaut

January 20, 2018

Debby and Hal, I am so sorry to hear of your loved one's passing. May the God of all comfort surround you with His peace. Much love and God bless.

January 19, 2018

Our sympathy to all the Green Families. What a wonderful person she was!! Thinking of you .....love John and Joyce Dillon and families

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Marie Willis

January 19, 2018

Not only was she a gentle and kind lady, but her faith was an inspiration to me. I have missed her presence at daily Mass for quite some time.

Rose Anne Gardner

January 19, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with the Green family. May her soul rest in peace. Fond memories of she and Pat and the family will always be with our family when we called Lawrence home and news through the kids since them. Condolences to all.

Murl and Carla Westheffer

January 19, 2018

Our deepest condolences to all of you.Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength.

Robert& Odessa Hardy

January 19, 2018

To the Green family.
Sorry for Your loss. Praying for peace and comfort at this time.

Bryan Wyatt

January 19, 2018

My wife Julie and I are saddened to read of Mary's passing. I would sit and visit with her while visiting my mother-in-law at Bridge Haven until her passing. I missed seeing Mary and seeing a 'perk' in her eyes when I would mention one of her kids name. May all Mary's family find peace in knowing she suffers no more. A very sweet soul is now watching over all of you.

Julie Wyatt

January 19, 2018

So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was such a beautiful lady, sure enjoyed seeing her this past summer at Oma's house while visiting my mom there. May she rest in peace.

Greg Gardner

January 19, 2018

Condolences to the family. May the good memories of a fine life carry you through this tough time. She was a kind soul with a quick smile. Always had an encouraging word for anyone. Her light will shine on many.

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