Mary Rita Sullivan Riley 78, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on April 2, 2011. Mary Rita was born January 11, 1933 in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Patrick and Clara Sullivan.
Mary Rita attended Sacred Heart High School and St. Vincent’s Nursing School. For over 40 years she served as the Receptionist and Assistant for Dr. Joseph Spaulding, O.D.
Mary is survived by her brothers, David, John, and Mike Gruner; brother-in-law, Theodore M. Wells, Jr., and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mary Rita was preceded in death by her loving husband, Walter “Bud” Riley; brother, Joe Sullivan and sisters, Joan Yohler and Patricia Wells.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 12th 4 pm to 8 pm at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center- Broad Ripple.
Mary Rita was a dedicated parishioner at Christ the King Catholic Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, April 6. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis.
Memorial contribution may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
Family and friends are encouraged to sign her online guestbook at: www.flannerbuchanan.com