Born in Hornell, NY, May 1, 1938, the daughter of Arthur and Natalia (Carson) Tucker, she had resided in the Hornell and Arkport areas her whole life. Mary was a graduate of Alfred-Almond Central School. On July 27 1957, Mary married Melford Greene who survives. Mary was a member of the Women of the Moose in Hornell and also a member of the Hornell Association. She and her husband Melford delivered for Meals on Wheels for 7 years. Mary was an avid bowler and belonged to a bowling league. Her family and friends meant the world to her. She was a very loving and caring person.
She was predeceased by her parents, a son; Melford Jr. (Bub), 2 brothers; Frank and John Tucker, and 3 sisters; Laura McCormick, Faith Bolds and Sylvia George.
She is survived by her husband; Melford Sr. of Hornell, 3 daughters; Patti (Jim) Green of Hornell, Sandy (Aden) Ingalls of Tennessee and Karen (Ken) Lorow of California, 5 Brothers; Richard, Ron (Sherry), Jim, Bob, and David Tucker, 1 sister; Sally Ormsby, 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, as well as several close friends, nieces, nephews and cousins.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by David W. Ames, Director.
The family will be present on Sunday (9/9/2018) from Noon-2 p.m. , at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell where a memorial service will be held immediately following calling hours at 2 p.m.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: the Comfort Care Suite at St. James Hospital, the Vincent House of Wayland. Friends are also encouraged to volunteer a small portion of their time to the Meals on Wheels program.