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Helen Riley Obituary

RILEY, Helen Entered into eternal rest on Monday May 12, 2008. Mrs. Helen Riley. Residence: 31 Mueller Drive, SC. Mrs. Riley is the wife of Mr. Nathaniel Riley; the mother of Ms. Deborah Robinson, Mr. Nathaniel Riley, Jr., Mrs. Renee Hartwell (Ernest), Mrs. Senora Waiters (Thomas), Ms. Angel Riley, Ms. Mary Lee Riley, Mr. Larry Deasey, Mary Deasey, and the late Ms. Andrea Wideman; the sister-in-law of Mr. Robert Riley, Ms. Lousia Smalls, Ms. Sara Kizer, Mr. Luther Riley, Mr. Norman Riley (Norasteine), Mr. Oliver Riley, and Mrs. Thelma Blake (Hal); the niece of Mr. Jonathan Smalls and Mr. Clarence Jenkins. Mrs. Rile was a 72 year old retired cosmetologist. Condolences maybe sent to the family at www.wmsmithmcnealfh.com. W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2 Radcliffe Street Charleston S.C. Will announce funeral services (843)722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 13 to May 14, 2008.

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Keith and Ella Fleming Sr.

May 21, 2008

To the family, we are sorry to hear of the lost of Sis. Riley. Our love and prayers are with you.

Janette Scott

May 19, 2008

To Senora and the Riley family you have my deepest sympathy. Senora you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God will comfort you.

Barbara Garrett & Family

May 19, 2008

TO THE RILEY FAMILY: We would like to send our deepest sympathy. Keep up your strength, and continue to be there for one another.

SamWatson,CarrieMoultrie,Deborah Coleman

May 17, 2008

To Uncle Nate, and the entire family we are truly and deeply sadden for the lost of Aunt Helen, she was a beautiful person all around, she will be missed, think of her as a FLOWER that have made many heart happy, and brought smiles to a lot including your late Aunt Ever(known to your mom as sister).Stay Strong, your cousins

Blondell Branch Pasley

May 15, 2008

Debbie, My heart goes out to you at this time. I was in the same place as you are today, two years ago and on my birthday when I loss my mother. The pain lessen as time goes by. Your mother was a joy to all of your friends as we were growning up. Keep turning to God he makes eveything better.

John and Blondell Branch Pasley

May 15, 2008

To the Riley Family, I was deeply sadden to read about the loss of you mother. My condolences goes out to you all. She's at peace and in no pain, Keep God in your heart and prayers. She was one of the best mom around.

Anna Adams

May 14, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Marcus Adams

May 14, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Dietrea, Kimberly, and Morgan Fortune

May 14, 2008

Senora and Family

We were greatly sadden to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times. May God bless and keep you all.

Tanya Alberts

May 14, 2008

Dear Otto & Family:

We are saddened for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Love,
Tanya & Tom

Bertha Smalls-Middleton

May 14, 2008

To the Riley Family

The prayers of many are with you. May you find comfort in knowing that your loved one has found "Perfect Peace"

Tameka Felder

May 14, 2008

Now who is going to give my baby her first GOOD hair pressing? "Granny" will be deeply missed, but her impartation in our lives will live on forever. I pray that the family continues to grow in love and strength during this season.

Angel Riley

May 14, 2008

To my family we have always been
strong and supportive of each other.
I want you all to known we haven,t lost our mother, she is just being our
mother going to help perpare a place
for her family.we have a life time of wonderful memories and with that in mind we shall keep on keeping on . yes she want us to cry alittle but most of all she want us to be strong for daddy. she love us , But God love her more. I love yall , your baby sister.

Rosa Ellington

May 13, 2008

TO THE RILEY FAMILY:
I KNOW YOU WILL MISS MISS RILEY, WE WERE NEIGHBORS FOR A LONG TIME ON KING STREET. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE. SHE IS RESTING IN THE ARMS OF OUR SAVIOR.
I PRAY THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU COMFORT AND PERFECT PEACE.

Ruth Carter Marshall

May 13, 2008

To The Riley Family: I remember growing up with your Family. Katie would bring us to your house and we would all play together. Ms Helen as we called her, was truly a remarkable person, and will be missed.

Kim Robertson-Douglas & Florence Robertson-Jefferson

May 13, 2008

Mr. Riley and family, You all have our deepest sympathy. Mrs. Helen was a wonderful person. She was our stylist when we were littlegirls into our adulthood. She and our Mom (Claudia), were very good friends and we know that they are having a good time in Heaven. Please find comfort in knowing that God has picked another beautiful flower for his beautiful Garden in Heaven....And he never ever makes a mistake. Continue to trust in the Lord and He will give you the strength that you need.

Nesie & Kortnee Williamson

May 13, 2008

Praise the Lord, Deacon Riley, Senora and family. Please accept our deepest sympathies in the passing of Deaconess Riley. Remember that God will comfort you during this time of sorrow. May you find comfort in his word and your faith.

CHESTER BUTLER

May 13, 2008

It's very rare in life that we come across people who has the same spirit everytime your in their presence. I must honestly say that Mrs. Helen was one of a kind and she will sadly be missed. To all of her family no weapon formed against you shall prosper...put all of your trust in the Lord for he said he will never leave you nor for sake you. Be bless and this to shall pass.

Sit down servant and rest a little while. You fought a good fight..Your battle has been won...Enter into the master's joy.( Rest In Peace Mrs Helen)

Chester, Carolyn and Eartha

Canatrian Middleton

May 13, 2008

You all have my deepest sympathy. Sorry to have heard of your loss. Your mother was an inspiration not only to me and my family, but to our pharmacy staff as well. We will always keep you all in our prayers

C. Middleton
Kmart Pharmacy

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