Mary Margaret O'Connor
September 26, 1944 ~ February 4, 2025
Mary Margaret “Maggie” O’Connor, 80, a lifetime resident of the southside of Indianapolis, Indiana, went to be with our Lord on February 4, 2025. Mary Margaret was a long-time member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church for over 50 years. Mary Margaret was born on September 26, 1944, to Virgil E. and Mary Alice (Watts) Bryant. Both preceded her in death. Mary Margaret is also preceded in death by her brother, William “Billy” John Bryant (d. 1967), and her son, Stephen Patrick Lovellette (d.1978).
Mary Margaret was a 1962 graduate of Scecina Memorial High School. After graduation, she attended one of the leading cosmetology training centers in the Midwest called The Approved University of Beauty Culture located in Indianapolis, Indiana where she graduated in 1963. She began her 35-plus-year career working at the Southern Plaza Blocks Department Store Beauty Shop. There she made life-long friends with other beauticians and clients. Mary Margaret went on to open her own beauty salon out of her home and operated it for many years to service clients, family, neighbors, and friends. She ended her career and retired from the JC Penney Hair Salon in Greenwood, Indiana. Mary Margaret loved traveling, socializing with her husband, spending time with friends, and many memories with her children and grandchildren.
Mary Margaret was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her spouse James “Jim” O’Connor whom she was married to for 33 years. May is also survived by her children Scarlett (Chavis) Taylor, Veronica (Mike) Kindley, Christine O’Connor, Jimmy O’Connor, and Colleen (Chris) Taylor. Her grandchildren: Sydney (Shane) Noland, Adam (Devin) Patton, Elessia Taylor, Julianna Taylor, Garrett Taylor, Jake O’Connor, Austin O’Connor, Allee (Layne Cox) Taylor, Alexandra Kindley, and Mark Kindley. Her great-grandchildren Samuel Noland, Adeline, and Ella O’Connor.
Visitation for Mary Margaret will be Monday, February 10 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at O’Riley – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46227. Additional visitation will be Tuesday, February 11 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM, at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 8300 Rahke Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46217. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM. Entombment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
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Ronnie O’Connor, I’m so sorry about your Mom. I will be holding your family in prayer.
Mary Maggie O’Connor was a very Dear Friend of mine . I will always Treasure the many Memories I’ve shared with her over our years of Friendship. She was kind to everyone , Loved to laugh & bring Joy to all those who knew her. Prayers to her Family
What a beautiful lady! And she raised a wonderful and beautiful daughter! I’m sorry for your family’s loss. Thinking of you all and praying for comfort and peace.
We were roommates for several years I loved Mary Margaret she would always say I’ll do your hair if we all go out. We did a lot of fun things together many many years of friendship and fun
Jim, sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Steve & Sandra Lovellette has purchased Pure Peace for Mary Margaret O’Connor
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Christine.
Just want to say I love you guys and am bittersweet over your loss. Maggie is happily in heaven and suffering no more. Her earthly presence will be mourned as you each travel lifes road without her. We had some fun times and lots of good memories remain, Godspeed Maggie!
Love Jim & Gina Craig has purchased Lush Greenery Basket for Mary Margaret O’Connor
I know how hard it is to lose someone you have dearly for so long. May the memories of that love and all the happier times you shared bring peace to you in the difficult days ahead. My prayers and deepest condolences are with you. Kathy
I’ll always remember you from Belmont and what good friends we were and how much fun Scarlet and Tina had together rest in peace
My best friend, all through school, beauty school. Our favorite thing was dancing, so many wonderful memories of so many years together. The best years of my life were spent with you, so very sad to here this so very sorry for the family.