Mary Mathis Obituary

ELLENBORO - Mary Rachel Greene Mathis, 69, of Short Road, Ellenboro, died on Saturday, December 15, 2012.
A native of Rutherford County, she was born on December 8, 1943, a daughter of the late Max Melvin and Minnie Bell Sheppard Greene. She was retired from Stonecutter Mills and was a member of Heaven Bound Baptist Church, Ellenboro.
She is survived by her brothers, James Samuel Greene of Ellenboro, Larry Greene and wife, Brenda, of Mooresboro, and Clyde Greene and wife, Faye, of Cliffside; her sisters, Hattie Banning of Mooresboro, Pat Conner and husband, Zeb, of Mooresboro, and Shirley Humphries and husband, Jerry, of Shelby; numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside service: Monday at 11 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery
Officiating: Rev. Chris Bowens
Visitation: The family will greet friends and family following the service.
Memorials: Heaven Bound Baptist Church, 285 Friendship Drive, Ellenboro, NC 28040.
Funeral home: McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral Home is serving the Mathis family.
Online guest register: www.mckinneylandrethcarroll.com

Published by Shelby Star on Dec. 17, 2012.
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We loved you Mary and will miss you.
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December 18, 2012

We will miss you Aunt Mary! You will ALWAYS be in our thoughts and prayers! Love, Lora and Jody Humphries

December 17, 2012

I am so sorry for this loss of such a wonderful lady. I have fond memories of her and Aunt Shirley. Praying for you all Debora Bolton

December 17, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless and be with Mary's brothers and sisters. She was loved and will be missed.

Carol Morrison

December 16, 2012

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