Mary Townes Greene Obituary

Mary Elizabeth Townes Greene, a cherished member of the Aiken community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19th, 2024. Mrs. Greene was born on Saturday, May 8th, 1948, in Aiken, South Carolina a daughter of the late George Anderson Townes, Jr. & Dorothy Prontaut Townes Weeks. Mary dedicated her life to guiding and mentoring young minds as a devoted Guidance Counselor at South Aiken High School. Mary spent her career nurturing and encouraging the dreams of the students she worked with, leaving a lasting impact on generations of families within the community. Her compassion and commitment to her students were the hallmarks of her career. She is survived by two daughters who was always there to take care of the needs of their mother, Elizabeth Anne Greene & Stephanie Townes Greene Duffy, both of Westlake, Ohio; 2 brothers, Paul Townes & George Anderson "Butch" Townes, III; a sister, Dorothy Lineberger and the 2 loves of her life, her two grandsons, Bryant Duffy & Declan Duffy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Townes. In sincere gratitude for her blessed life, the family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Augusta at 3500 Walton Way Ext, Augusta, GA 30909, or online at https://discoverfbc.org/. This gesture reflects Mary's immense faith and dedication to giving back. Arrangements to honor Mary's life are being handled by The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, located at 211 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 649.6234. In accordance with Mrs. Greene's wishes there will be no public services held. Online expressions of sympathy for the Greene family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com. Mary Elizabeth Townes Greene will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her loving spirit and dedication to helping others will forever be remembered in the hearts of those she touched. May she rest in gentle peace, returning home to the Lord she profoundly loved. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Mary Elizabeth Townes Greene, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Mary Elizabeth Townes Greene, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.