Mary Katherine Gilley
September 08, 2014
Mary Katherine Gilley, 78, passed away on September 8, 2014, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. She was born April 25, 1936, to Ira and Agnes Gilley in Bayard, Iowa.
Mary graduated from Scranton High School in 1955. She was employed at Des Moines General Hospital for 5 years and Mercy Medical Center for 45 years in the housekeeping and laundry department. She was an active member of All Saints Catholic Church, and she liked going to Prairie Meadows, playing bingo, ballroom dancing, and bus tours.
Mary is survived by her brother, Leo M. Gilley, and many beloved friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to All Saints Catholic Church or Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
Cremation rights have been accorded. Memorial services will take place at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 11, 2014, at All Saints Catholic Church in Des Moines, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. A private family burial will be held at Union Township Cemetery in Coon Rapids, Iowa.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Glenda Legore Long Eggerling
09/10/2014
Leo, I am saddened by the death of your sister. I remember when the two of you rode the same school bus that my sister, Ann, and I did so very long ago. It was good to see Mary whenever she went to lunch with the Girls of '55.
Rita Jo Paup Halsey
09/09/2014
Leo, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. I ran into her at Younkers one day shortly after she found out she had diabetes and we had a good visit. I am so glad she got to join we gals in July for our "55" gathering. My prayers and sympathy are with you at this time, Rita Jo
Joyce Clark
09/08/2014
Leo: We were saddened to learn of Mary's passing. Over the past several years the members of the Class of 55 had enjoyed Mary joining us for lunch and sharing memories. Please accept our condolences. She will be missed.
Joyce Clark