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Mary Louise Reilly was born on October 30, 1934, in Mena, Arkansas to Richard Niels and Louise (Hiaumet) Niels. She passed from this life on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 90 years. Mary was raised and educated in Mena and graduated with the Acorn High School Class of 1953. She was married on May 5, 1956, in Mena to Henry Emery Reilly. Mary spent most of her working life in the home raising her three sons. She was a longtime faithful member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Owasso since 1967 where she was active in the Women’s club. Mary was part of the Owasso Pioneers homemakers group and 4-H Leaders at Owasso from 1967 to 1979. She enjoyed volunteering and worked the county fair for over 50 years and worked the election precinct.

She is survived by:
Sons;
Stephen Reilly and wife Julie
Gary Reilly
9 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren
Sister;
Dorothy Novack
Sister in laws;
Jean Niels
Louise Reilly
She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Louise, husband, Henry, brother, John and wife Edna, brother Richard, and her son, David.
A Rosary will be held 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Owasso. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Tulsa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Catholic Charities, P.O. Box 580460, Tulsa, OK 74158-0460.

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