Mary Margaret Malley

Mary Margaret Ormsby Malley, 92, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2015, surrounded by loving family at the KC Hospice House. Visitation will be at Cure’ of Ars Catholic Church, Leawood, KS, on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at 11 a.m. Burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Mary Margaret was born on June 19, 1923, in Kansas City, MO, to Joseph and Margaret (Gross) Ormsby. She attended Visitation Grade School, St. Teresa’s Academy and the University of St. Mary’s in Leavenworth, KS. She married the love of her life, Robert Malley, on October 23, 1948. The two enjoyed 66 years of marriage together and raised eight children during that time. Mary Margaret was a devoted homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She hosted large holiday parties and celebrations; she was most happy spending time with her family.

Mary Margaret was an active member of her church, neighborhood and city. She and her husband were founding members of Cure’ of Ars Catholic Church as well as Brookridge Country Club. She loved playing bridge and was involved in various bridge clubs and was also an active member of the Ladies of Charity. Mary Margaret treasured her years at St. Teresa’s Academy and the University of St. Mary’s and remained an active booster and alumna throughout her life. During their retirement years, Mary Margaret and Bob volunteered at St. Joseph Hospital where they were recognized for volunteering for more than 4,000 hours. She also had quite the green thumb and relished gardening throughout her life, which was a hobby she passed down to her children. She enjoyed hours of reading and was often found with a good book in her hand.

Mary Margaret and Bob loved traveling the world together visiting places such as Hawaii, Mexico, Ireland and many other European destinations. They spent many vacations together with their children and grandchildren in the Lake of Ozarks where she loved to golf and enjoy the local attractions. The family has very fond memories of these annual vacations to the Lake.

With most of her children attending the University of Kansas, Mary Margaret became an avid Jayhawk fan. She could be found rooting for the Jayhawks at any time of the year. She also loyally followed all of the local Kansas City sports teams including the Royals and the Chiefs.

Her kind, sweet nature will be greatly missed by her family. Her quick wit and humor was enjoyed by all. Even with 19 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, Mary Margaret always made a point to connect with each of them. She took great pride in her children’s and grandchildren’s accomplishments. She attended multiple dance recitals, sports games, plays and graduations.

Mary Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Malley, her parents, her brother John Ormsby and son Michael. She is survived by her eight children Robert Malley, Jr., Betsy (Randy) McWhirter, Terry Malley, Susan (Jim) Eagan, Peggy Collins (the late Charlie Collins), Mary Anne (Gary) Wilson, Dennis (Nancy) Malley and Maureen (Kevin) O'Toole, 19 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the KC Hospice House or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Condolences may be left online at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com. Arrangements, McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64145, (816) 942-6180.