Mary was such a rock for our family everyone loved her...   REGH FAMILY

I knew Mary at the Humane Society -- she was a wonderful volunteer -- she loved the dogs so much! She was a very kind and interesting person -- we had many great conversations about nursing, animals and life. She will be missed. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.

Although I only knew Mary from talking to her father ( Dr. Riley...who was my doctor for me and my five babies) he spoke of her often .    He would speak of her with pride and about her many experiences and work as an R.N. at the old City Hospital.    Dr. Riley was my very favorite Dr and I am 95....so I have had a few.

I will miss talking with Mary on Saturdays at the HSMO. She was such a kind and loving individual. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

I have known  Mary for many years through volunteering at the Humane Society.
Mary will be greatly missed not only by fellow volunteers but all the dogs whose lives she touched.
Feel glad to have known her.
Dianne Carlile

Remember dear sweet Mary from our Lutheran High Class of '54 - always friendly and pleasant to all.  Enjoyed times together with the LHS Lunch Bunch.  Our deepest sympathy to Mary's family and friends!

I've been hanging out with Mary at the Humane Society for years.  She made every volunteer day more interesting.  She's the spunkiest lady I've ever known!  My world is a better place because of knowing her.  I will miss her a lot.

I knew Mary from the Humane Society. She was the sweetest person I had ever met and always looked forward to seeing her every week. I will miss her dearly. And I know anyone who knew her will miss her as well. Her family and friends are in my prayers.

I knew her for only the briefest of time this year as I saw her on weekends at the Humane Society. She was so much fun to talk to and share dog stories with. She was missed from the moment I heard she had passed. Rest in Peace, Mary.

I knew Mary and her children when they were growing up.  Mary was a very kind and caring person; she will be missed.     Judy DeFilio, St. Louis

I worked at The Humane Society where Mary volunteered.  She was so dedicated to the animals and could always make me smile.  As a fellow volunteer now, I would still look forward to seeing her when I came in.  The animals have lost a great companion.  I will miss her deeply.

A good and kind person who will be greatly missed.

Mary was a very close friend to my parents for many decades, and like an Aunt to my siblings and I growing up.  She had a heart of gold and the patience of a saint.  Eternal rest to you, Mary.

I was so sorry to hear about Mary's passing.  I have known her about 10 years.  We were dog park buddies.  She was one of the sweetest people I ever met.  I will miss her so much and so will all the doggies that she helped so much at the Humane Society.  She was a truly good person.

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Mary Wilma Riley

May 8, 1936 – November 11, 2015

Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary

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