Mary Jacqueline Richey
Mary Jac Richey age 79, of Lincoln, NE, died on Friday, July 4, 2025. She was born August 21, 1945 in Little Rock, Arkansas; a daughter of Charles Max “Jack” Richey and Mary Margaret Wilson Richey. She was raised in Little Rock and attended college in Texas. She came to Lincoln in the 1960s and worked at the Lincoln Regional Center, Children’s Unit. She advanced her career there and held an administrative position. She later worked until her retirement for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and achieved a MBA from the University of Nebraska.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her daughter, Heather NiCole Richey, and her ex-husband, William Dick, both of Lincoln. She is also survived by her sister, Margaret Ann Richey Bandy of Dalton Georgia, and Marg’s children Matt and Jessica, and Leightta; and great nieces and great nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of Life will occur in the future. Family and friends will be notified of this occurrence.
In lieu of flowers please send memorials to the NE ACLU, Planned Parenthood, Lincoln Cat House, Girl Scouts of NE, Heifer International, National Organization for Women, or Cottey College in Nevada, MO.
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Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.
Condolences for Mary Jacqueline Richey
My deepest sympathy is extended to Mary Jac’s family at this time. She was a great co-worker.
I worked with Mary Jac at LRC in the Adolescent Unit 1979-1984. And then found her at Madonna a few years at Madonna. I always loved her spark and fun-loving spirit. She was a joy to work with! So sorry for her loss. She will certainly be missed by many.
Mary was an asset to her profession. I loved her sense of humor and her caring spirit.
Mary Jac and I worked together for years at CPS and APS. She was a pleasure to work with I enjoyed listening to her southern accent.
Sending all my best to Heather. You were the light of her life. I can’t imagine how difficult this is for you.
I was lucky enough to get to know Mary Jac over the course of about five years when I was in Madonna, recovering from an illness. She was my favorite resident there and a wonderful lady. My condolences go out to her friends and family. I will really miss her.