Mary Retha Myers Costello, age 90, of the Saint Joe community in Marion County, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Saint Joe on December 31, 1934, Retha was a devoted member of Saint Charles Catholic Church. She formerly worked as a skilled seamstress for Jane and Linda Sportswear. Retha was cherished for her exceptional cooking, as well as her talents in crocheting, sewing, and gardening. She will be remembered for her warmth, creativity, and dedication to her family and community.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph William "Billy" Costello; one daughter and son-in-law, Leon "Buzzy" and Dena Payne; her parents, Richard Thomas and Clara Agnes Newcome Myers; three brothers, Robert Thomas Myers, Walter Lee Myers, and William Arnold Myers.

Survivors include three granddaughters, Joni Whisenhunt (James) of Lawrenceburg, Jennifer Osbourne (Greg) and Jackie Wooten (Steve) all of Saint Joe; four great grandchildren, Eli and Evan Whisenhunt and Ava and Barrett Osbourne; several nieces, nephews, neighbors and close friends.

Cremation was chosen.  Memorial Services will be held at 11 am Friday, May 9. 2025 at Saint Joe Catholic Community Heritage Center, 3300 Saint Joe Road, Raywick with a bereavement meal to follow in the Saint Joe Community Center.  Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant will officiate.  Inurnment will be private at a later date in Saint Joe Cemetery.  Friends may call from 9-11 am Friday at the church.  Mattingly Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Memorial donations may go to the Saint Joe Community Center c/o Frank Reynolds, 300 Clear Creek Road, Raywick, KY 40060.