Geraldine Avant Riley, 68, of Groveton completed her earthly journey and went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 12, 2014, in Lufkin, Texas.
Geraldine was born Oct. 17, 1945, to her parents, Joseph and Mary Davis Avant in Panola County, Mississippi. She loved the Lord and helped to serve the church in many capacities as a Full Gospel Pastor's wife. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by:
*Husband - Johnny Ray Riley
*Parents - Joseph and Mary Davis Avant
*Brother - James Alton Avant
*Sisters - Betty Jo Coleman, Beverly Jean Davis and Brenda Avant.
She is survived by:
*Sons - Johnny Livingston Riley and wife, Sheryl, of Groveton, Texas
Lonny Ray Riley and wife, Julie, of Pt. Neches-Groves, Texas
*Sister - Pat Cade, of Water Valley, Mississippi
Nina Pendelton and husband, Vidas, of Indiana
Patsy Waldo and husband, Dennis, of Indiana
Linda Richards and husband, Marshall, of Hallsville, Texas
Tommie Foster, of Indiana
*Brothers - Clinton Avant, of Water Valley, Mississippi
Billy Avant and wife, Mildred, of Water Valley, Mississippi
*Grandchildren, Caleb Riley and wife, Christy, of Groveton, Texas,
Morgan Taylor and husband, Zach, of Groveton, Texas
Kristena Riley, of Onalaska
Austin Riley and Joshua Riley, both, of Tomball, Texas
Isabella Riley Ortego, of Dayton, Texas
*Seven great grandchildren
*Numerous other relatives and friends
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at the Bennett Cemetery with Bro. Lee officiating.
Groveton Funeral Home
Geraldine was born Oct. 17, 1945, to her parents, Joseph and Mary Davis Avant in Panola County, Mississippi. She loved the Lord and helped to serve the church in many capacities as a Full Gospel Pastor's wife. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by:
*Husband - Johnny Ray Riley
*Parents - Joseph and Mary Davis Avant
*Brother - James Alton Avant
*Sisters - Betty Jo Coleman, Beverly Jean Davis and Brenda Avant.
She is survived by:
*Sons - Johnny Livingston Riley and wife, Sheryl, of Groveton, Texas
Lonny Ray Riley and wife, Julie, of Pt. Neches-Groves, Texas
*Sister - Pat Cade, of Water Valley, Mississippi
Nina Pendelton and husband, Vidas, of Indiana
Patsy Waldo and husband, Dennis, of Indiana
Linda Richards and husband, Marshall, of Hallsville, Texas
Tommie Foster, of Indiana
*Brothers - Clinton Avant, of Water Valley, Mississippi
Billy Avant and wife, Mildred, of Water Valley, Mississippi
*Grandchildren, Caleb Riley and wife, Christy, of Groveton, Texas,
Morgan Taylor and husband, Zach, of Groveton, Texas
Kristena Riley, of Onalaska
Austin Riley and Joshua Riley, both, of Tomball, Texas
Isabella Riley Ortego, of Dayton, Texas
*Seven great grandchildren
*Numerous other relatives and friends
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at the Bennett Cemetery with Bro. Lee officiating.
Groveton Funeral Home
Geraldine Avant Riley, 68, of Groveton completed her earthly journey and went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 12, 2014, in Lufkin, Texas.
Geraldine was born Oct. 17, 1945, to her parents, Joseph and Mary Davis Avant in Panola County, Mississippi. She loved the Lord and helped to serve the church in many capacities as a Full Gospel Pastor's wife. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by:
*Husband - Johnny Ray Riley
*Parents - Joseph and Mary Davis Avant
*Brother - James Alton Avant
*Sisters - Betty Jo Coleman, Beverly Jean Davis and Brenda Avant.
She is survived by:
*Sons - Johnny Livingston Riley and wife, Sheryl, of Groveton, Texas
Lonny Ray Riley and wife, Julie, of Pt. Neches-Groves, Texas
*Sister - Pat Cade, of Water Valley, Mississippi
Nina Pendelton and husband, Vidas, of Indiana
Patsy Waldo and husband, Dennis, of Indiana
Linda Richards and husband, Marshall, of Hallsville, Texas
Tommie Foster, of Indiana
*Brothers - Clinton Avant, of Water Valley, Mississippi
Billy Avant and wife, Mildred, of Water Valley, Mississippi
*Grandchildren, Caleb Riley and wife, Christy, of Groveton, Texas,
Morgan Taylor and husband, Zach, of Groveton, Texas
Kristena Riley, of Onalaska
Austin Riley and Joshua Riley, both, of Tomball, Texas
Isabella Riley Ortego, of Dayton, Texas
*Seven great grandchildren
*Numerous other relatives and friends
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at the Bennett Cemetery with Bro. Lee officiating.
Groveton Funeral Home
Geraldine was born Oct. 17, 1945, to her parents, Joseph and Mary Davis Avant in Panola County, Mississippi. She loved the Lord and helped to serve the church in many capacities as a Full Gospel Pastor's wife. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by:
*Husband - Johnny Ray Riley
*Parents - Joseph and Mary Davis Avant
*Brother - James Alton Avant
*Sisters - Betty Jo Coleman, Beverly Jean Davis and Brenda Avant.
She is survived by:
*Sons - Johnny Livingston Riley and wife, Sheryl, of Groveton, Texas
Lonny Ray Riley and wife, Julie, of Pt. Neches-Groves, Texas
*Sister - Pat Cade, of Water Valley, Mississippi
Nina Pendelton and husband, Vidas, of Indiana
Patsy Waldo and husband, Dennis, of Indiana
Linda Richards and husband, Marshall, of Hallsville, Texas
Tommie Foster, of Indiana
*Brothers - Clinton Avant, of Water Valley, Mississippi
Billy Avant and wife, Mildred, of Water Valley, Mississippi
*Grandchildren, Caleb Riley and wife, Christy, of Groveton, Texas,
Morgan Taylor and husband, Zach, of Groveton, Texas
Kristena Riley, of Onalaska
Austin Riley and Joshua Riley, both, of Tomball, Texas
Isabella Riley Ortego, of Dayton, Texas
*Seven great grandchildren
*Numerous other relatives and friends
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at the Bennett Cemetery with Bro. Lee officiating.
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