Carey Keen Greene

Carey Keen Greene (91) passed over to be with her Lord peacefully at home Friday, October 23, 2026. She is survived by her son, William Preston Greene Sr., better known as Pepper, his wife, Paige Daughtry Greene, and their sons, Preston Greene, Pyne Greene, and daughter Paisley Ragsdale and husband, Reid Ragsdale; her daughter, Gretchen Greene Gabrielli; and brother Marshall Keen (93) of Macon, Georgia.

Carey graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Art degree and shortly thereafter married James P. Greene. She was a dedicated and beloved famer’s wife for 62 years until his death in 2019. Together they were one of the founding families of Southland Academy in 1966. Carey was also their first art teacher.

Carey and Jimmy sat on the Greene Family Pew at the First Methodist Church from 1960 until 1974. She also headed up the nursery for fourteen years. Since then she studied under Pastor Pete Daughtry at Albany Bible Church.

Carey was an avid quilter; making quilts for American Veterans, new babies, and brides.

Mrs. Greene was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years. Jimmy Greene; her parents, Dr. & Mrs. O. F. Keen of Macon, Georgia; and sister, Ann Pittman of Atlanta.

In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: Southland Academy, 123 Southland Road. Americus, GA 31709; or Albany Bible Church Missionary Fund; 100 Grand Island; Albany, Georgia 31707

A Celebration of Life will be held at Albany Bible Church, 100 Grand Island in Albany, on Sunday, November 8, at 2:00 PM.

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Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Carey Keen Greene.