Arlene O’Riley

Arlene O’Riley

Arlene O’Riley

1936-2025

Arlene O’Riley of Maryville, Missouri, passed away July 6, 2025. She was born to James W. and Daisy (Brandon) Lynch on February 13, 1936 in Lamar, Missouri.

She graduated from Quitman High School in 1954. Following high school, she worked at Smith’s Drug Store where she met the love of her life, Donald O’Riley. They were married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on September 1, 1956.

Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, parents and sister, Virginia Keever.

She is survived by her sons, Terrance O’Riley and Jerald O’Riley; grandchildren, Mathew O’Riley, Travis O’Riley and Tyler O’Riley; brother, Donald Lynch; sister, Judy Gabbert; and many nieces, nephews and good friends.

Mrs. O’Riley’s body has been cremated and burial will be at a later date. Instead of memorials she asked that everyone Live, Laugh, and most of all Love. “If you can find it in your heart, try and do one act of kindness for someone that least expects it.”