Barbara J Riley

d. September 27, 2025

Shawnee

It's with great sorrow that we announce the death of Barbara Jean Riley, who passed at the age of 94 on September 27, 2025.

Barb was born on February 23, 1931 in Kansas City, MO. to Lawrence Seitter and Rose Weber. She grew up in a loving family in Mission, Kansas with 8 siblings. Barb attended St. Agnes High School in Fairway, Kansas where she met her husband of 68 years, Patrick deceased in 2019. She poured her heart into being a proud and loving Mother of 14 children, 32 grand children, 33 great grand children and 2 great great grand children.

Rooted in her faith and a devout Catholic, she drew her strength from God and the Blessed Mother. She used her God-given gifts of compassion, unconditional love and humility to spend time caring for the elderly as Activity Director of Shawnee Gardens. Her selfless sacrifices throughout her life are the inspiration for many of her children, fostering and embracing a deep connection with the Sisters if the Poor.

She leaves behind a legacy of the value of faith and family over everything and the pursuit of joy in simple things that will live on in all of us. We believe God greeted her with the words "Well done Barb, Well done"

Services to honor Barb's life will be held on Wednesday, October 8th at Queen of the Holy Rosary, 7023 West 71st Street, Overland Park, Kansas. Beginning with visitation at 9:30, Rosary at 10:30 and Mass at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8300 Quivira Rd. Lenexa, Kansas.

The family would especially like to thank the staff of Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center for their compassionate treatment.

In lieu of flowers Barb is requesting donations to the Poor of Jesus Christ Ministry online at http://www.sisterspoorofjesuschrist.com or by check to 2226 Troup Ave, Kansas City, Kansas.

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