Mary Riordan Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Riordan of Columbus, Mississippi, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 3, 2026 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Claude Aplin and Ellie Taylor Aplin; her husband Jerry L. Riordan of Niceville; her sister Betty L. Parker of Birmingham, AL; and her close friend Raymond P. Dunn of Valparaiso, Florida..
She is survived by: her children, Dorothy L. Burfeindt (Bob) of Columbus, OH, Debbie L. Kaya (Mel) of Gilbert, AZ and Patrick Riordan (Janet) of Columbus, MS; her grandchildren, Jeremiah T. Kaya (Tiffany) of Tempe, AZ, Josh D. Lamb (Eunhye) of Okinawa, Craig T. Kaya (Chelsea) of Gilbert, AZ, Christina M. Brown (Chuck) of Washington, D. C., Jennifer L. Maxwell of Delaware, OH, Ryan P. Riordan (Sarah) of Nashville, TN and Sean M. Riordan of Columbus, MS; her great grandchildren, Jerry Maxwell of Delaware, OH, Leela Kaya of Gilbert, AZ, Henry Brown of Washington, D. C., Remi Kaya of Gilbert, AZ and Eleanor Brown of Washington, D. C.; and her pet Charley of Columbus, MS..
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Baptist Hospice, 2309 Bluecutt Road, Suite B, Columbus, MS 39705.
