Mary Catherine Burke Green

Mary Catherine Burke Green After a long illness, Mary Catherine peacefully passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025. She was born in Chatham County on October 10, 1940, to the late John Elwood and Edna D. Burke. In addition to her parents, Mary Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Green, siblings, Larry (Fanny) Burke, Ellen (Mike) Dixon, an infant sister, son-in-law, Allen L. Badders, and brother-in-law, John Hall.

Mary Catherine was employed by Kayser Roth in Pittsboro until its closing, afterwards, with love and compassion, she provided childcare for all her grandchildren. She and Jackie loved to take the grandkids out to the Truck Stop for breakfast or a short trip to Walmart for a “small” toy. Her kind smile and sweet voice welcomed you to her cozy home where she displayed her beautiful handmade quilts and a tree that was always decorated for the current season. She will be remembered for a home full of delicious smells from chicken and rice, her homemade spaghetti, and wonderful baked goods. She was an excellent cook. Whether she was whipping up fudge or dealing with troublesome kids in the backseat, Mawmaw was a master of multitasking. She enjoyed listening to gospel music and completing word search books. Mary Catherine was a prayer warrior and loved her family and church family. Her family has heavy hearts but know that she is at peace and was ready to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Surviving family include children, Keith Green and fiancé Tonya Thomas, Denise Badders, and Ken (Sandy) Green; grandchildren, Stacey Badders (Joe Jackson), Timothy (Karen) Badders, Robby (Payton) Badders, Kenley Green; great grandchildren, Dawson, Alice, Hudson, and Juniper; siblings, Mamie Hall, Buddy (Linda) Burke, Roger (Lillie) Burke, Helen (JC) King, Bonnie (Winfred) Allen, and Flida Smith.

Per Mary Catherine’s wishes there will only be a graveside service at Meroney Methodist Church, on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 10 am with Pastor Gary Craven officiating.

The family wishes to express a special thank you to everyone making the daily welfare check phone calls to Mary Catherine. She looked forward to the conversations. We love you!

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to Bynum Baptist Church, 300 Hamlets Chapel Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312 or Meroney Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 10568 NC-902, Bear Creek, NC 27207.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Green family.

Online Condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com