Mary Jane Pleasant Greene

Mary Jane Pleasant Greene obituary, Raleigh, NC

Mary Jane Pleasant Greene

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Nov

8

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Julia Davis and Howard Pleasants Home

9023 Bahama Woods Lane, Bahama, NC 27503

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Mary Pleasant Greene Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cremation Society of the Carolinas/Capital Funeral Home - Raleigh on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Mary Jane Pleasant Greene, born on February 7, 1932, passed away peacefully at the age of 93, on October 9, 2025.
Mary Jane is survived by her six children Carolyn Davis of Hillsborough, Julia Davis of Bahama, Jane Taylor of Mebane, Howard Pleasants of Bahama, Garry (Nancy) Pleasant of Texas and Forrest (Lisa) Pleasant of Elizabethtown and one stepdaughter, Jeanette (Mark) Simmons, and three stepsons of Texas. She is also survived by a dearly loved sister, Nikki Cogdill (Delilah) of Charlotte.
She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
One of her many joys was sending birthday cards to her children and grandchildren, she didn't forget any of their birthdays. After raising her children, she went to nursing school and became a Licensed Practical Nurse in Labor & Delivery, she was proud of being a nurse. In later years she worked as a Food Demonstrator at Costco where she met and made many new friends, everyone loved "Miss Mary".
A Celebration of Life will be held on November 8th between 1:00 & 4:00 at the residence of Julia Davis and Howard Pleasants at 9023 Bahama Woods Lane, Bahama, NC.
The family would like to thank all of the medical teams that assisted with Mothers care especially for the last three and a half months, the Treyburn Rehab & Nursing Facility nurses and CNAs, a BIG thank you.
In lieu of flowers make a donation in Mothers memory to Duke Hospice or your favorite organization.
"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure"

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Upcoming Events

Nov

8

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Julia Davis and Howard Pleasants Home

9023 Bahama Woods Lane, Bahama, NC 27503

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