Mary Greenwood, Founder of Mother's Pantry

This week's Senior Star is Inkster resident Mary Greenwood. Greenwood was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, but her family moved to Inkster when she was very young. She had three siblings; one sister and two brothers, but her sister and one brother have passed away. Greenwood graduated from Roosevelt High School, now better known as Robichaud High School. She recalls having parties with her friends, skating, playing baseball and singing in the school choir.

Now widowed, Greenwood keeps herself busy at a youthful 81 years old. She is a member of Christ Temple City of Refuge Church, and nearly 15...