Mary Frances Greene

Preceded in death by her husband, John Greene, Jr., her sister, Inez Ware, her brother, James Robbins and her great-grandson, Isaac Stover.

The legacy of love, joy and traditions that she instilled in her family will live on for generations to come.

She is survived by her 6 children John Greene III (Melody), Richard H. Greene (Karen), David W. Greene (Linda), Donna Greene Melton (John), Leigh Anne Greene Reese (Brent), and Christopher M. Greene (Blair).

Her 16 grandchildren, John Greene IV (Emily), Allison Greene Nations (Korey), Melissa Greene Hays (Shaun), Mark D. Greene (Rachel), Christian Greene Cockerham (Lance), Rachael Greene Stover (Thomas), Gabrielle Greene Vianna (Joe), Tabitha Greene Duncan (Tyler), Richard H. Greene, Jr., John R. Melton, Jr. (Abby), Erica Leigh Davis (Aaron), Emily Anne Johnston (Nik), Katherine M. Renno (Chris), Virginia G. Reese, Robbin E. Reese, and Morgan D. Greene

Her 34 great-grandchildren, Graham Greene, Ellie Greene, Tanner Greene, Evie Greene, Lawson Greene, Eli Nations, Shepard Nations, Simon Nations, Stone Nations, Elliott Nations, Lillian Hays, John Whitten Hays, Jovi Hays, Oliva Greene, Savannah Greene, Mary Ella Cockerham, John Paul Cockerham, Oliver Stover, Annabella Stover, Evalyn Vianna, Isla Melton, Jack Melton, James Johnston, Joe Johnston, George Johnston, Hugh Johnston, Miller Rose Davis, Reynolds Davis, Piper Davis, Max Renno, Ben Renno, Perry Renno, and due any day, Theodora Jane Vianna.

She was an active member of McCoy United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church Leeds, The Ruth Class, The Sewing Circle, The Pinebook Literary Club, and The Ridgeview Garden Club.

Mary Frances was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. She was most happy when surrounded by family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she enjoyed hosting for family and holiday events. She never met a stranger and her home was always open with a home-cooked meal (and plenty of it). Ever the quintessential Southern lady, she was never one to leave the house without being impeccably dressed along with her matching shoes and handbag. Every Southern “saying” she ever learned from her Mother was passed along to all of us as well. She loved anything Frank Sinatra and would eat and enjoy “just about anything that didn’t eat her!” Those who knew her will miss her kind heart and infectious smile. She enjoyed nothing more than a good party, which brings us to her final celebration of life. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 10:00am preceding the service at 11:00am at Leeds First Baptist Church.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsridoutselmwoodchapel.com for the Greene family.