Mary Lou Riley, age 74, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023. She was born March 23, 1949 to Leslie and Helen (nee: Johnson) Jett. They have preceded her in death, as has her brother Carl Lee Jett "Corky". Mary Lou is survived by; her children: Julie Revera, John Revera, Allen Dixon; her grandchildren: Jenny Derda, Alena Dixon; her siblings: Wendy Allen (Kenneth); her nephews; Eric Allen, Matthew Allen, James Allen; and her niece Amy Allen.
Mary Lou was born into a patriotic military family. Her father was at Pearl Harbor when it was bombed at the beginning of World War II. She was a faithful donor to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, and to St. Louis Stray Rescue. She loved animals. She was a devoted Beatles fan. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, who worked diligently to help support her family.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, or to St. Louis Stray Rescue.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.alexanderstlouis.com for the Riley family.