Mary Ella Riker

Mary Ella Riker, 86, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away Dec. 10, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Smith and Kernke Funeral Home on May Ave. Mary was born Apr. 5, 1934 in Oklahoma City to Jimmie I. and Paul D. Krahl. Mary graduated from Putnam City HS in 1953. Soon thereafter, she was a Legal Secretary for many years and then Manager of Fairlawn Cemetery for nearly 25 years. Mary enjoyed cooking, playing bridge, traveling, and being with family and friends. Survivors include her son, Don Riker; two sisters, Doris Krahl and Karen Robberson; two brothers, Paul Krahl Jr. and Jim Krahl; two granddaughters, Jennifer Aukerman and April Riker; two great grandchildren; Andrea and Ryker Aukerman. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Norma Gay; and brother, Don. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. There is no visitation at the funeral home, however online condolences may be sent to the family at www.smithandkernke.com.