Mary Pepena Patelidas Mann
June 18, 1929 ~ January 3, 2018
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Mary Pepena Patelidas Mann, 88, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 at her home in Candler.
Mary was born in Asheville, NC on June 18th, 1929. Mary was the daughter of the late Spiros Arthur Patelidas and Ella Bogle Patelidas. Left to cherish her memory are husband, Paul L. Mann, of 62 years; son, Michael L. Mann (Sonja F. Mann); and grandson, Robert P. Mann (Rachel S. Mann). She was preceded in death by son, Christopher P. Mann. Her siblings are: Joseph A. Patelidas, deceased (Agnes C., deceased), Katherine P. Frazier (Opie), Jane P. McJunkin, deceased (John E.), William J. Patelidas (Pat H.), Thomas H. Patelidas (Mary Ann), James B. Patelidas, deceased, and Judy B. Morris (Ralph D., deceased). Mary will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Mary is a graduate of Asheville City schools, Pfeiffer Jr. College (Phi Theta Kappa), Greensboro College (Majors: Religion and English), and Duke Divinity School-Duke University (Masters in Religious Education, Magna Cum Laude). During her college years, she worked as Director of Christian Education at Haywood Street and St. Paul’s United Methodist Churches. Her other work experiences include Washington Pike UMC (Knoxville, TN), St. Paul’s UMC (Greenville, SC), St. Matthew’s UMC (Greenville, SC), Pack Library (Asheville, NC), and Service Engineering Company.
Mary was a lifetime member of Trinity United Methodist Church of 71 years. She served in many areas of Christian growth including: Sunday school teacher for 46 years in the Ownbey-Mann Class, Director of Children’s Ministry for many years, Lay Leader for Youth Ministry, VBS Leader, Monday Bible Study Leader (morning and evening), Chair of Council on Ministries and Administrative Boards, District Committee-Ordained Ministry and Contact and Listening Ministry, Disciple 1, 2, and 3 Study Groups, and Spiritual Leader of T.U.M.C.’s Men’s and Women’s Softball Team. She was honored with United Methodist Women Service Pin for Lay Person of the Year.
Memorial services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church on Sunday, January 7th, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., officiated by the Reverend Nancy D. Walton. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be to made to Trinity United Methodist Church or CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
A special “Thank You” to CarePartners Hospice for the loving care they gave her.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Such a wonderful force in the family, the church, the community, and with all who met her. Much love to all the family during the celebration of a life well lived. She will be missed.
Paul, Michael and Sonja, Robbie, Tom and Mary Ann, Bill and Pat, Katherine and Opie and Judy
So sorry for your loss. Mary was a precious Christian Lady and will be
missed. All are in our prayers.
Love, Joe and Pat
I am so sorry to hear about her death. She was an inspiration to me and so many more people. God has gained an angel and she will be missed.
Loved Ms. Mary
She had been a customer of my store for many many years
and
we developed a wonderful friendship along the way….
I will certainly miss my Sunday hugs from her in the church parking lot
I always looked forward to those weekly when I delivered the church flowers
Our thoughts and prayers are with each member of the family! Mary was a kind and considerate person with all people. She was truly a Christ like person with all those whom she came in contact. Our prayers for comfort during this time are with her husband, Paul and family!!!
Dear Paul and Family. We have truly lost a Saint in the Methodist Church. Please know, that although I am in Ukraine, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God hold you all especially close at this time. Love to all, Woody Cunningham
Dear Mr. Mann, Mike and Sonja, and all of the Mann and Patelidas family,
We were all so very sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. As a child growing up at Trinity, I could always depend on her loving support and guidance. I can see her right now scurrying down the hall to get everything ready for class and worship. May your happy memories bring you peace, and may God’s grace and love carry you and bless you all.
In great love,
Harrison and Diane Milholen Smith
Bill and I are so sad to hear of Mary’s passing. She was an amazing person and will be terribly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Paul, Mike Sonya, Robbie and the rest of the family. May God bring comfort to you alll during this difficult time.
My prayers are with the family.
God Bless!
Tom Atkinson
To say Mary was a character doesn’t quite describe my thoughts of her. She was good to a fault, singular of purpose, strong, and funny. I’m am a better person for having known Mary. God bless Paul, Michael, Sonja and Robbie.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during these times..
Paul, Mike, Sonya & Robbie,
I was so saddened to hear of Mary’s passing. She was dear to my heart from the first day I met her. May God bless each of you during the days and months ahead.
Love you guys
Janice Fisher
Dear Paul & Family , my heart aches for your loss & ours at Trinity . She was such a gracious lady and such a blessing to so many . My thoughts and prayers are with and for you in the coming days as you join me on the path of grief.
Dear Mr Paul and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was so wonderful, such a spiritual leader and Godly woman. I learned more in the 3 years I played for Trinity softball than I could ever learn on an athletic level. She was fun to be around and I still carry the rock in my bat bag that she gave us over 20 years ago. She was such an inspiration to all but especially to me. May you find comfort in the days to come as you grieve with the hope of one day seeing her again.
Dear Paul Mann and family, I am so sorry to hear about Mary’s passing. She was such an amazing and very kind person to everyone. It was such a joy to have her as a spiritual leader for the Trinity softball teams, never missing a game. She was so devoted to the church and teams and also she and I shared the same Birthday, so we both thought that was pretty cool. May God bless you at this difficult time and please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Bill so sorry to hear of the passing of your Grand- Mother,,Cherish the memories as I know you will…May God be with you and your family…………….
Dear Paul, Mike and family. We are so sorry to hear of Mary`s passing. We know that she will be sorely missed.