Mary James Obituary in Gastonia at Gregory Funeral Service

Obituary For Mary James

Mrs. Mary Lagretta Pagan James, known as “Miss Greta,” was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on March 4, 1947. She was the daughter of Wilma Pagan and the late Luther Barber. She answered God’s call on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the age of 61.

Greta was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend.

She was a 1980 graduate of Hunter Huss High School. While at Hunter Huss, Greta was a cheerleader and the 1980 Homecoming Queen. Through the years of her life, she worked at the City of Gastonia, Gaston County Schools, Stabulis, and Food Lion. Greta loved, loved, loved the “Beach” and enjoyed vacationing there with her husband and daughter. Another passion of hers was the love for the “Dallas Cowboys.”

She leaves to cherish loving memories to her husband: Anthony “Moose” James whom she had thirty-seven years of marriage and forty-two years of togetherness; her one daughter: Breonia Lagretta James; her mother: Wilma Olivia Pagan; her sister: Althea P. McKinney; her brother: Anthony F. Pagan all of Gastonia, North Carolina and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral: Tuesday; September 13, 2022 at St. Johns Baptist Church, Gastonia at 12:30

Visitation is one hour before the service at the church.

There will be no viewing the day before the service; viewing will only be at the church on Tuesday

Interment: Armstrong Cemetery, Gastonia

Masks required at the service; service will be live stream on funeral home facebook page

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Mark Congleton sent Loving Sentiment Bouquet for Mary James - September 11, 2022

Fly high Gretta you will be truly missed. Moose and Bre you are in our prayers.
Love, Mark,Leslie,Dakota,Sommer,Darian Congleton

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Lisa Minter sent The Forever Sweet Bouquet for Mary James - September 10, 2022

Sending our love and prayers in your time of sorrow.
Lisa, Nikki, Tre, Zoey and Cordae.

Greg pate sent Your Light Shines for Mary James - September 10, 2022

Our deepest condolences to the family.
-The Pates. Greg, Debbie, Josh, Ashley, and Justin.

I pray for God's blessing of peace upon all the famly & friends throughout this time, Gale Pagan

Sending Prayers today of Comfort and peace to Moose, Wilma,Althea, Breonia and the whole family and friends during this time loss

We were saddened to hear about the passing of Greta. May God grant you Comfort and Peace during this difficult time. Much Love, William & Jara Smith

In our thoughts and prayers Hunter Huss Hgh chool Class of 1980 Forever our Homecomming Queen

My Heart Breaks Again Lord! Yet, I Know That Our Heavenly Father Will Heal The Brokenness That "Moose",Breanne,Ms.Wilma And Others Of Greta's Family And Friends Are Dealing With Right Now! "Greta" Another Sister From Bradford Heights, Now Take Your Rest! We'll Miss You, Till We See You Again!🙏🏼💔😪 AMANDA C.ARMSTRONG

To the Lovely Pagan and James Family, we send our deepest condolences for the passing of a great Family friend, Love You All. Pamela Mark Shanda Demir Zalen and Family

Praying for comfort and healing to my wonderful Family that I grew up with in Bradford Heights and Mountain View to the James and Pagan Families I offer My sincere condolences from the Davis and Erwin Families much Love, Honor, and Grace to you all from Mr.and Mrs. Charles A .Erwin Jr. (Little Toot) and Family.

Anthony and Family, we the Hunter Huss Class of 1979, send our collective prayers and condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. We pray for your entire family, Hunter Huss Class of 1979.

Family, may your memories live forever within your hearts and bring comfort, peace and laughter. May God richly keep, strengthen and bless you all in the days to come, Lisa Michelle Simpson.

Moose, it was with great sadness to hear of the passing of Greta, my beloved childhood friend. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. God Bless. 🙏🏽 Reggie and Gail Hoyle

Moose, Breonia & Family, Sending prayers & love from the Hamilton family. I wish we could be there with you. Just know that Greta's friendship was greatly appreciated.
Love, Pamela Hamilton ❤️🙏🏾🌹

Anthony ( Moose) I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Greta so many memories on Poston Circle. She will truly be missed.
Love Frankie and Aaron

We Send Our Love And Prayers To You Moose And Breania.
God's Peace, DeLane Fulson Matthew Fulson

Betty Herndon

Another beautiful rose for his garden God loves beautiful things

Condolences to the family. You are all in our prayers. I pray God continue to comfort you during this sorrowful time. Debra Davis Rendleman

So very sorry to learn of Greta's passing. She is having a Great time now with her Jesus. Dr Swilling and staff

We send our sincere condolences during this time of bereavement for the Pagan and James families. We pray for God's peace and comfort for each of you. Darryl and Jarvette Thompson

Wilma, to hear of your daughter passing. May God continue to comfort & strengthen all if you.

Sorry for the Loss of your Loved one praying for the family ...🙏🙏 john and Karen Brown

Sending my love to my family. May the love of God strengthen each of you.. I love you all❤️❤️❤️Jackie Crawford Kendrick

Anthony ( Moose) God Has Chosen Greta As His Heavenly Angel 😇 May God Continue To Comfort You With His Love.💕🌻💕🌻💕🌻💕✌🏾🙏🏾
God's Love & Peace, Everette & Voncilla

Sending my condolences and prayers to your family from ours. Heaven, Ashley, Zyir, and Zamir.

Many laughs and memories to carry us through. The Family is in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss her always. Thoughts and prayers and love, Jay & Jackie & Josh Grant

May God comfort you y'all during this difficult time. Gretta was such a sweet person and will surely be missed. Tommy & Susan Fowler

Prayers of strength and comfort for Gretta's family. We will all miss her beautiful loving smile❤️

Prayers of strength and comfort for sweet loving Gretta's family. We will all miss her beautiful smile❤️

Prayers of strength and comfort for sweet loving Gretta's family. We'll all miss that beautiful smile❤️

Sending love and condolences to the family Moose Wilma,Althea and Anthony. Love you family I'm miss Greta. Linda Barber Dawkins 🙏❤️

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit...Psalm 34:18. May these words be of comfort in your time of loss. And just know "her glorified body awaits." Evadne Herndon

Moose,Wilma, Althea, Anthony and family: I was sad to hear of Greta's passing! I pray for peace and blessings for you all at this time! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Sherry Herndon McClure

Condolences to the family. You are all in our prayers.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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