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Joan Riley Obituary

Joan Molden Riley Mt. Pleasant - Joan Molden Riley, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Joan was born on March 11, 1932 in Annapolis, Maryland, daughter of the late Guenther Paul Molden and Rose Lamb Molden. She graduated from Annapolis High School, Class of 1950, and went on to attend Mrs. Fleet's Secretarial School. In 1956 she married her husband, Thomas Alva Riley, making their home in Annapolis, Maryland. Joan was employed at the USNEES North Severn, where she worked as a bookkeeper for eight years. Later, with a group of parents desiring to provide their children with a Biblically based, academically excellent education, she helped to establish Annapolis Area Christian School. She served there as the administrative assistant for over 10 years. Joan was a longtime active member of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Annapolis, where she worshipped regularly and served faithfully. Upon moving to Mount Pleasant, SC, she worshipped at East Cooper Baptist Church, where she enjoyed the Senior Ladies Bible Class and the Prime Timers ministry. Joan was a gracious, kind and generous woman, known for her hospitality. She often opened her home, and set the table for family and friends, including many midshipmen from the Naval Academy. She enjoyed traveling, especially with her children and grandchildren. She delighted in the beauty of the mountains in the fall, and the coast in the summer. Joan is survived by her husband of 62 years; her daughters, Tamara Riley Graham (John) of Mount Pleasant, SC and Melanie Riley Breckenridge (Rick) of North Stonington, CT; her son, Brian Ashley Riley (Fiance Mary) of Grasonville, MD; grandchildren, Caroline Graham, Ryan Breckenridge, Anna Breckenridge, Emily Kugler, Erick Breckenridge and Jake Riley; two great granddaughters; sisters, Celia Witherell of Taunton,MA and Louise Davies (Dick) of Fairfax, VA.; and several nieces and nephews. Her funeral service will be held at East Cooper Baptist Church, Mount Pleasant, SC, on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 AM until the hour of service. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL. Burial will be at the Cedar Bluff Cemetery in Annapolis, Maryland on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 10:00 AM. Arrangements by John M. Taylor Funeral Home, Annapolis, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made either to Palmetto Christian Academy, 361 Egypt Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 or Annapolis Area Christian School, 109 Burns Crossing Road, Severn, Maryland 21144. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 6 to Feb. 7, 2018.

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February 9, 2018

My condolences to the family. May the wonderful memories of your loved one comfort you until God's promises are fulfilled. Matthew 5:5

February 9, 2018

To the family, I send my condolences. May you find comfort in each other and strength in Gods word. Psalm 91:2

February 8, 2018

My condolences to your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.

S H

February 8, 2018

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

C. Jackson

February 7, 2018

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your dear Joan. God understands the depth of your grief and assures his comfort at Psalm 94: 18, 19. May God be with you and provide the strength and comfort needed to endure.

Tolbert

February 7, 2018

Sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this most difficult time.

February 7, 2018

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1

February 7, 2018

I am truly sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in Gods promise to see your loved one again (Acts 61:1)

February 7, 2018

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

February 7, 2018

You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Sandra

February 7, 2018

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

February 7, 2018

You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 2 15,16

February 7, 2018

My condolences to the family. May the wonderful memories of your loved one comfort you until God's promises are fulfilled. Matthew 5:5

m m

February 7, 2018

my the good of all comfort strengthe the family during this time of deep sorrow those who pass on ,Good keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes .my sincerest condolences psalms 116:15

Steven

February 7, 2018

My sincere condolences to the entire family. May you be able to take time to draw close to the 'God of comfort' during this difficult time

MP

February 7, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. May you receive the comfort you need during this difficult time. Matthew 5:4

UJ

February 7, 2018

My condolences to Joan family and friends. Losing a loved one is never easy,but our loving God promises to give the strength and courage you will need to endure and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold on your hands every step of the way (. Isaiah 40:29 ). (Isaiah41: 13) . Please accept my heartfelt sympathy

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East Cooper Baptist Church

361 Egypt Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

East Cooper Baptist Church

361 Egypt Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Cedar Bluff Cemetery

Annapolis, MD

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