Ms. Mary L. Green

Mary L. Green was born Monday, March 2, 1931, to the late Theadore Roosevelt Bacon Sr. and Lucy Foster in Picken, Mississippi. Mary was the third of 11 children born to this union. She accepted Christ at an early age, where she attended Mary Magdalene M.B. church in Pickens Mississippi. Mary married James C. Mangum from Florence, Mississippi in the late 40’s, Mary and James bared one son/John A. Mangum. Later in the early 50’s James Mangum and Mary were sadly divorced. Later she moved to Kansas City, Missouri in 1950 where her elder sister Alberta Bacon-Gaderson resided. Mary was a very dedicated worker at Kresge’s (now known as K-mart) in the 50’s as a Salad Girl and worked at Kresge’s department store in the kitchen on 12th and Main. Mary received numerous awards throughout her employment of more than 35 years. Mary also participated in such activities as walk-a-thons while at K-Mart and finished her career at K-Mart in Lee Summit, Missouri as everyone’s favorite clerk. Mary also was employed at the Juvenile Court as a cook during her retirement years and recommended for the “Act of Bravery” award during her employment. Mary was known throughout the states of Kansas, and Missouri as a great cook, and Mary was always ready to cook for any occasion well into her age of 80. Mary L. Green also served as president for the Bacon Family Reunion, which is still active today. While attending church at Boone Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C. in Kansas City Missouri, Minster James C. Green spotted Mary and fell immediately in love with her. James and Mary married December 26, 1958, until his death on June 3, 2024. Mary remained faithful to the Church of God in Christ until death. Mary was a mother in COGIC in Kansas and Missouri since the 1950’s, with such churches as Boone Tabernacle, Madden Temple, Trinity Temple. After moving to Austell, Georgia, James and Mary joined New Vineyard COGIC in Mableton Georgia, under the leadership of Pastor Landers Collins. Her husband, James C. Green Sr. (June 3, 2024), 8 sibling’s Alberta Gaderson (May 3, 1988), Woodrow Bacon (Sept. 23, 2014), Willie Bacon (Feb. 24, 2014), T. Roosevelt Bacon Jr. (Sept. 22, 2020), George M. Bacon (June 24, 2018), Ida D Harris (April 18, 2006), John H Bacon (May 10, 2022), Pearlene V. Sampson (April 1, 2019), all preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her love and memories, son, John A. Mangum (Marilyn) Powder Springs, Ga.; sister Rosie L Wiley (Kansas City, Mo.); brother Jerry Bacon (Hazel) Kansas City, Mo.; sister-in-law Desserine Standifer (Kansas City, Mo.); a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mary was dedicated to the Church of God in Christ, she loved gardening, fishing, watching the Kansas City Chiefs, family, her church family, and children (especially babies). Mary was most happy when she was on the go, and she loved to travel, but never drove; and never had a desire to learn how to drive, just like an angel! Angel Amongst Us It's Epic, and a blessing when you can recognize angels once they come into our lives to make our lives just a little easier, and always there to lend a helping hand, and never let you down. God loaned “Us” Mary for a short period and kept her in his arms till her departure. God has called Mary home after showing this earth how to love one another and be obedient to our heavenly father. As Mary departs from “Us” and descends to her heavenly home, Know this… Mary was that Angel amongst “Us”. “Let Heaven Ring!” A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024, 2:00pm at Trinity Temple COGIC. Visitation from 1:00pm-2:00pm at the church. Services conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Ms. Mary L. Green

March 2, 1931 - October 9, 2024