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Gloria Riley Obituary
Aiken - Sister Gloria Chavous Riley passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Aiken County, SC on October 25, 1925, the youngest of eight children born to Golphin and Mahala Scott Chavous. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Dea. Alvoyd Chavous, Dea. Buell Chavous, Dea. James O. Chavous, Sis. Edwena Wimberly, Sis. Christine Johnson, Sis. Susie Sims and Sis. Frances Massey.
At an early age, she joined the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in 1938 and was baptized by Rev. R. W. Winn. She was the oldest member and the "Mother of the Church."
She was married to Dea. John (Jack) Riley on August 7, 1946. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an outgoing person who loved the Lord and her family, who loved her children and grandchildren for taking her fishing and to Atlanta Braves games.
She is survived by her two loving children, William Darryl Riley (Debra F.) and Donna R. Hatcher (Phillip); four grandchildren, Eric D. Riley, Julius E. Thompson, II, Nicole V. Riley and Jerimie A. Thompson; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Nona Cummings and Laura Riley; a brother-in-law, Murray Riley; two Godchildren, Shelia Henderson and Leroy A. Wimberly; devoted friends, Hattie Corley and Helen Stephens; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Zion Fair Missionary Baptist Church, 97 Dry Branch Rd. Viewing from 10 AM until the hour of service.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The Family will receive friends on Friday from 5-7 PM at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church.
Friends may call the residence or JACKSON-BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, 126 Fairfield St., SE, Aiken, SC 29801, 803 649 6123 on Friday from 3-4 PM.
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Michael Vaughn from Columbia, South Carolina
June 30, 2021
So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to the family. Did not know Mrs. Riley had passed until today.
Rev. Thomas Bush
November 8, 2019
This totally took me Aunt Gloria will always be a second mom, we not only lived next door for many years but Donna and Darryl were like brothers and sisters to our family growing up on Banks Mill Rd. God Rest her Soul
Frank and Sheryl Rodgers
November 2, 2019
I was so sorry to hear of Ms. Gloria's home going. She was such a happy, friendly lady. I met her through the market which she loved. I know she is happy and rejoicing with her Lord.
Denise Walker
November 1, 2019
Rip another angel in heaven.
STANLEY & AMELIA CORLEY HILL
November 1, 2019
OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY DURING THIS SORROWFUL TIME..MAY YOUR TRUST AND FAITH IN GOD GET YOU THROUGH THIS TIME OF BEREAVEMENT..OUR CONTINUED PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Bernice Long DeLoach
November 1, 2019
Praying for the Riley and Scott Family. Cherish the sweet memories of Mrs. Riley and the works of she & her Sister Mrs. Christine did for the children growing up in the neighborhood of St. Mark Baptist Church. Every Easter & Christmas we were given a speech to learn and recite from memory. This was such a special time to say our speech and then be given some candy for doing a good job in front of everyone in Church. Sleep in Heavenly Peace Mrs. Riley. To God Be The Glory for a Life well Lived.
Lenny and Esther Wright
October 31, 2019
Donna and Family, Lenny and I are believing for the peace of the Lord to cover you and family. Aunt Gloria was such a woman of God, and shared so much wisdom about family, love, the Lord, and caring for each other. She will be missed so much. We love you,
William Williams
October 31, 2019
Ms. Riley was always sweet to me growing and because of the great friendship I have with Darryl. Treated me as one of her own. Always gave me the best at the Farmers Market and from her back yard. Until we meet again we will cherish the moments we spent knowing each other here. Our prayers are with the family and friends of so many her life touched. Psalm 116:15
Charlie Law
October 31, 2019
Mrs. Riley was one of the nicest people in town. She will be missed in Aiken but welcomed in Heaven.
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