Mary Cain

Mary Conley Cain, 79, of Baton Rouge went to our Lord Jesus Christ on November 12, 2021 surrounded by her children. After an extended illness and long journey, Mary passed away in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born to the late Stanton and Letha Conley on March 1, 1942 in Cabin Creek, Jochin, West Virginia. She married the late Christopher Cain and they were longtime residents of Baton Rouge where they raised three children.

She is survived by her children Michael Stanton Cain and his wife, Mary Landry Cain of Lafayette; daughters, Margaret Miracle Murphy and husband, Scott Andrew Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky and Jodi Cain-Mallett and David O’Brian of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by nine grandchildren who loved their Granny/GiGi very much; Anna Cain Leonard and husband, Colin ; Alex, Ashley Grace and Catherine Cain; Lily and Graeme Miracle and John, Luke and Cameron Mallet. Mary is blessed with eight siblings, two surviving sisters Joyce Jennings and Erma Dalton and five siblings reunited with her in heaven, sisters, Irene Phillips, Meda Workman and Janice Jarrell and brothers, Lovell Conley and Charles Phillips. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband in 2002 and her nephew, Rick Dalton in 1983. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews as well as friends who were family.

Mary was an amazing stay at home Mom. Once her youngest child began school, she worked as a paraeducator for years in East Baton Rouge Parish Schools with students who have special needs. She had a giving spirit and opened her home to many over the years. She was a talented dancer and many admired her as she ballroom danced with her husband. Mary had a special relationship with her grandsons, John, Luke and Cameron beginning when she would care for them as infants, helping with homework and sharing her ice cream through them assisting with her daily care as her health declined. Her family was extensive and included many lifelong precious friends. Mary was immensely proud of her family and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories. Throughout her life, she often reminded her loved ones, “I love you to the moon and back.”

Services will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a service in the chapel beginning at 2:00 p.m.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Baton Rouge and Bluegrass Care Navigators Hospice of Lexington, Kentucky for all of their amazing care in the last months and days of Mary’s life. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Love Without Boundaries at www.lovewithoutboundaries.com