Wilma Jean Riley (July 5, 1928 – May 10, 2018)
Wilma Riley, 89, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018, surrounded with the love and support of her family.
Wilma was born on July 5, 1928 in Scottsville, Arkansas, to Patrick and Effie Mae Hughes. She grew up in Dover, Arkansas, and graduated from Dover High School. Wilma attended and worked at Arkansas Tech University, where she met John Riley, her husband of 58 years. Newly married, Wilma and John moved to Hurst in 1955.
While living in Hurst, Wilma developed many long-time friendships. She especially enjoyed her 54 years involvement with her neighborhood women’s group, IDKDY.
Since moving to Hurst, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she was active in United Methodist Women, and volunteered at Mission Central.
Upon raising her three children, Wilma worked 21 years for the H.E.B. School District, where she retired in 1991.
During retirement, she enjoyed traveling and time with family, especially her beloved grandsons.
The family wishes to thank all of the caregivers at Keller Oaks Health Care, especially Claudia, Sherry, “Dr” Charles, Sylvia and Patrick, for the loving care you gave our mother and grandma.
If you wish to send floral condolences in honor of Wilma Jean Riley, you may call Dr. Delphinium Designs and Events, 214-525-1284.
FAMILY:
Wilma is preceded in death by her parents, brother Joe, and husband John.
She is survived by her sons, Bob Riley and wife, Renee of Fort Worth; Bill Riley and wife, Vee of Hurst; daughter, Ramona Middlebrooks and husband, J of Bedford; and grandsons Cliff Riley of Arlington and Kyle Riley of Dallas.
DONATIONS: First United Methodist Church of Hurst, Mission Central
Visitation: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Memorial Service: Thursday, May 17, 2018
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
Colleyville, TX
- based on obituary posted on the website of Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home.
- see: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/colleyville-tx/wilma-riley-7848840
Wilma Riley, 89, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018, surrounded with the love and support of her family.
Wilma was born on July 5, 1928 in Scottsville, Arkansas, to Patrick and Effie Mae Hughes. She grew up in Dover, Arkansas, and graduated from Dover High School. Wilma attended and worked at Arkansas Tech University, where she met John Riley, her husband of 58 years. Newly married, Wilma and John moved to Hurst in 1955.
While living in Hurst, Wilma developed many long-time friendships. She especially enjoyed her 54 years involvement with her neighborhood women’s group, IDKDY.
Since moving to Hurst, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she was active in United Methodist Women, and volunteered at Mission Central.
Upon raising her three children, Wilma worked 21 years for the H.E.B. School District, where she retired in 1991.
During retirement, she enjoyed traveling and time with family, especially her beloved grandsons.
The family wishes to thank all of the caregivers at Keller Oaks Health Care, especially Claudia, Sherry, “Dr” Charles, Sylvia and Patrick, for the loving care you gave our mother and grandma.
If you wish to send floral condolences in honor of Wilma Jean Riley, you may call Dr. Delphinium Designs and Events, 214-525-1284.
FAMILY:
Wilma is preceded in death by her parents, brother Joe, and husband John.
She is survived by her sons, Bob Riley and wife, Renee of Fort Worth; Bill Riley and wife, Vee of Hurst; daughter, Ramona Middlebrooks and husband, J of Bedford; and grandsons Cliff Riley of Arlington and Kyle Riley of Dallas.
DONATIONS: First United Methodist Church of Hurst, Mission Central
Visitation: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Memorial Service: Thursday, May 17, 2018
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
Colleyville, TX
- based on obituary posted on the website of Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home.
- see: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/colleyville-tx/wilma-riley-7848840
Wilma Jean Riley (July 5, 1928 – May 10, 2018)
Wilma Riley, 89, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018, surrounded with the love and support of her family.
Wilma was born on July 5, 1928 in Scottsville, Arkansas, to Patrick and Effie Mae Hughes. She grew up in Dover, Arkansas, and graduated from Dover High School. Wilma attended and worked at Arkansas Tech University, where she met John Riley, her husband of 58 years. Newly married, Wilma and John moved to Hurst in 1955.
While living in Hurst, Wilma developed many long-time friendships. She especially enjoyed her 54 years involvement with her neighborhood women’s group, IDKDY.
Since moving to Hurst, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she was active in United Methodist Women, and volunteered at Mission Central.
Upon raising her three children, Wilma worked 21 years for the H.E.B. School District, where she retired in 1991.
During retirement, she enjoyed traveling and time with family, especially her beloved grandsons.
The family wishes to thank all of the caregivers at Keller Oaks Health Care, especially Claudia, Sherry, “Dr” Charles, Sylvia and Patrick, for the loving care you gave our mother and grandma.
If you wish to send floral condolences in honor of Wilma Jean Riley, you may call Dr. Delphinium Designs and Events, 214-525-1284.
FAMILY:
Wilma is preceded in death by her parents, brother Joe, and husband John.
She is survived by her sons, Bob Riley and wife, Renee of Fort Worth; Bill Riley and wife, Vee of Hurst; daughter, Ramona Middlebrooks and husband, J of Bedford; and grandsons Cliff Riley of Arlington and Kyle Riley of Dallas.
DONATIONS: First United Methodist Church of Hurst, Mission Central
Visitation: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Memorial Service: Thursday, May 17, 2018
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
Colleyville, TX
- based on obituary posted on the website of Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home.
- see: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/colleyville-tx/wilma-riley-7848840
Wilma Riley, 89, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018, surrounded with the love and support of her family.
Wilma was born on July 5, 1928 in Scottsville, Arkansas, to Patrick and Effie Mae Hughes. She grew up in Dover, Arkansas, and graduated from Dover High School. Wilma attended and worked at Arkansas Tech University, where she met John Riley, her husband of 58 years. Newly married, Wilma and John moved to Hurst in 1955.
While living in Hurst, Wilma developed many long-time friendships. She especially enjoyed her 54 years involvement with her neighborhood women’s group, IDKDY.
Since moving to Hurst, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she was active in United Methodist Women, and volunteered at Mission Central.
Upon raising her three children, Wilma worked 21 years for the H.E.B. School District, where she retired in 1991.
During retirement, she enjoyed traveling and time with family, especially her beloved grandsons.
The family wishes to thank all of the caregivers at Keller Oaks Health Care, especially Claudia, Sherry, “Dr” Charles, Sylvia and Patrick, for the loving care you gave our mother and grandma.
If you wish to send floral condolences in honor of Wilma Jean Riley, you may call Dr. Delphinium Designs and Events, 214-525-1284.
FAMILY:
Wilma is preceded in death by her parents, brother Joe, and husband John.
She is survived by her sons, Bob Riley and wife, Renee of Fort Worth; Bill Riley and wife, Vee of Hurst; daughter, Ramona Middlebrooks and husband, J of Bedford; and grandsons Cliff Riley of Arlington and Kyle Riley of Dallas.
DONATIONS: First United Methodist Church of Hurst, Mission Central
Visitation: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Memorial Service: Thursday, May 17, 2018
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
Colleyville, TX
- based on obituary posted on the website of Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home.
- see: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/colleyville-tx/wilma-riley-7848840
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