Mary Hayes Greene

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Mary Hayes Greene

Mary Hayes Greene, 93, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on October 31, 2026 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born March 26, 1933 in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Baxter and O'nesta Hillhouse Hayes and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Herman Lee Greene. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Betty Robinson, her brother, Manley Hayes, and her grand daughter-in-law, Kaleigh Owen Greene. After her graduation from Kings Mountain High School in 1951, Mary began her career with Southern Bell in Charlotte then as a seamstress. During her working years, Mary created beautiful clothing and made countless alterations for others. She was a lifelong, devoted member of First Baptist Church. She served as a Sunday School teacher, assisted with Vacation Bible Schools, shared her beautiful voice through the Senior Choir, and was a faithful member of the Golden Fellowship. Mary was a talented quilter, enjoyed collecting antiques, making delicious pickles and traveling. During her lifetime, Mary traveled extensively, both nationally and internationally. She visited several foreign counties including two trips to Israel. Mary was also a talented doll maker. She crafted countless works of art from ceramics, several of which have been displayed in local museums. Above all else, Mary loved her Lord, her children, and two generations of grandchildren. She cherished each moment spent with her loved ones, and each of those moments will be remembered by those who loved her, forever.

SURVIVORS: Sons: Timothy Greene and wife Paula, Charlotte, NC and Dale Greene and wife Connie, Kings Mountain, NC

Grandchildren: Christopher Greene, Mary Corbitt and husband Matthew, Victoria Lynn Fore and husband Nathan, and Meredith Dragan and husband Chase

Great Grandchildren: Riley, Emma, Maddie, Stella, Graham, Shepherd, Isla, and Charlotte

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Reverend Dr. John "Chip" Sloan officiating

VISITATION: Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary's memory may be made to First Baptist Church Mission Readiness Fund at PO Box 786, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA