Mary Helen Green

Mary Helen Green, 71, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 1pm at St. John Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Visitations will be held Monday, October 19, 2026 from 4pm to 6pm at Griffin Mortuary. Mary Helen Green was born to Matthew and Maude Green on July 17, 1955, in Colorado City, Texas. Mary is the second to the oldest of fourteen children, which includes seven boys and seven girls. She learned the values of family, devotion, and leadership at an early age.

She moved to Lubbock in1968 and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1977. Throughout her high school years, she proved to be a natural-born athlete who broke barriers and excelled in track, exceptional skills in basketball, softball, and baseball. Mary gave birth to three children, Robert Green (1977), Lashonda Whitehead (1981), and Byron Bunton (1983). Mary married Bobby Bunton in 1985, who passed away on January 16, 2011.

Mary was a woman of extraordinary intellect, grace, and poise. She was a lover of life and embraced everything it had to offer. Her vibrant creativity shone through her work as a skilled hair stylist, clothes designer, and dedicated professional in hospitality services. She possessed an exceptional work ethic and thrived in team environments and community settings. Mary served for over 15 years at Manor Acres, earning countless merits, accolades, and achievements awards from across the City of Lubbock.

She was a devoted single parent and a loving care provider for Cory. Mary modeled strength, resilience, and unconditional love. Through every trial, obstacle, and victory, she navigated life skillfully and with unshakeable faith. A true definition of a Godly queen. Maryenjoyed life. She was one of biggest fans of the Dallas Cowboys, loved gatherings, playing cards, dominos, chess, and golf with family and friends. Her children were influenced by her life and exposed to her experiences that now reflect their values and strengths. With wisdom, warmth, and a spirit blessed with more gifts than a gift shop, Mary touched every heart she met. Her brilliance, beauty, and unforgettable legacy will live on forever in the hearts of her family, friends, and community.

She is preceded in death by both her parents, Matthew and Maude Green, six brothers, John Green, Matthew Green, James Green, Isiah Green, and one sister, Eilen Green "Nurse" and special nephew "Christopher Jolly."

She leaves to cherish her memories, Edmond Turner of Lubbock, TX, her three children Robert Green (Stacy Smith), Lashonda Whitehead (John Simmons) Byron Bunton (Khristina Garcia) all of Lubbock, TX; One brother, Randy Green of Lubbock, TX; and five sisters, Tina Green of Lubbock, TX; Ethel Mae (Leroy) Hardaway of Lubbock, TX; Peggy Marie Green of Lubbock, TX; Mary Ellen (Charlie) Jackson of Lubbock; and Patsy Marie (Lathan) Lewis of Lubbock, TX; Eight grandchildren: Tyesha, lesha, Robert, Zy, Amor, John Jr, Eli, Abigal, and Issac and two great-grandchildren: Za'Marione and Dreaudre; a host of nieces and nephews, friends and family.