Mary Theresa McGreevy

Mary Theresa McGreevy, 83, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Stormont Vail’s palliative care.

She was born January 16, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas, to William Emmett McGreevy, Sr., and Helen (Fallis) McGreevy. Mary graduated as a Registered Nurse from St. Francis School of Nursing, received Suma Cum Laude honors with her BSN from the University of Southern Colorado, Pueblo, and was an MBA candidate at the University of Phoenix, Colorado Springs.

Mary was born a leader, forging a path upward as a model for her daughters, her family, and all she knew. Her career as a medical professional was a storied one, beginning as a charge nurse at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS, to Head Nurse at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO for 12 years, where she implemented the first Short Stay Unit now known as Same Day Surgery. Her expertise was sought out by Correctional Medical Systems, out of St. Louis, MO where she found her next professional home as a Site Administrator at El Paso County Detention Facility, then continuing to emerge as Regional Administrator and finally, Regional Manager. Her next great passion-realized was becoming an owner of Hospice of the Comforter in Colorado Springs, CO where her vision for health and dignity during all stages of life could be achieved and put in motion.

Work-life balance was a priority in Mary’s life. Her family, daughters, siblings, nieces, nephews, friends, and grandchildren were all-important and ever-present in her plans. She incorporated her hobbies like traveling the United States and the world by train, plane, boat and automobile. She fearlessly took all her grandkids on a cruise, bought an RV to camp and travel with them, rented ski lodges to ski with them, hiked Pikes Peak with them, and so many more special adventures. Mary was a tireless supporter of her grandchildren’s and families’ many sports and musical events, cheering and attending all she could. Going to the Farmer’s Market, horseback riding with Wichita family, Pawhuska Pow-wows, playing bridge, going to the casino with friends and family, and poker tournaments with Mike were her latest pastimes. And Mary had the Midas touch!

Survivors include: children, Stacie Del Rio (Paul) of Topeka, Lorelei Ammons (Mike) of Topeka, Kristen Weber (Paul) Castle Rock, CO; siblings, Joe McGreevy (Patsy) of Topeka, Karen McGreevy of Wichita, Tim McGreevy (Anne) of Wichita, Mike McGreevy (Denise) of Springfield, MO; grandchildren, Ashlyn Wittman (Jeremy Mansfield) of Topeka, Michael Meier of Topeka, Thomas Wittman (Samone) of Topeka, Marcus Meier (Logan) of Topeka, Ryan Baker (Lisa Cruz) of Denver, CO, Kyle Baker (Mikaela Miller) of Englewood, CO, Katie Meier (Tyler Maendele) of Kansas City; great-grandchildren Landry and Alexander Wittman of Topeka; sons of her heart, Gavin Wittman and Tom Meier of Topeka, KS, Rick Baker of Beggs, OK; many nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Buckaroo.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, William Emmett McGreevy, Jr., Kenneth McGreevy (Alberta), Patrick McGreevy, Herbert McGreevy (JoAnne), Rosalie McGreevy, former husband and lifelong friend, Roger Morphew, and several beloved nieces and nephews.

The family is planning Celebration of Life ceremonies online and in person in Cascade, CO, which will be announced via social media.

Memorial contributions should be made to Two Broke Cowgirls Equine Rescue. Contributions can be sent to 3331 Northwood Dr., Milford, KS 66514. Contributions can also be made via PayPal: Awesome4440@gmail.com.

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Arrangements entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home.