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Maxine Riley Obituary

Maxine Riley Charleston - Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 Mrs. Maxine Frasier Riley Residence: 660 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, SC 29403. Mrs. Riley is the daughter of Mrs. Mary W. Frasier and the late Mr. Jesse Frasier; mother of Mrs. Marnique Riley Strickland (Jarrett); sister of Mr. Jesse L. Frasier (Flora) and the late Mrs. Dorothy Robinson; sister-in-law of Mr. Thomas Robinson; special friend of Mr. Kenneth Riley; and the niece of Ms. Ethel White. Mrs. Riley was 68 years old and a retired Guidance Counselor. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wmsmithmcnealfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements will be announced by W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home , Inc., 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, SC 29403 (843)722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
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Andrea Governor

December 28, 2022

MAXINE ,WE MISS YOU AND THAT SMILE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. LOVE YOU, ANDREA AND DIONNE
.2022

ronald wayne cook

January 9, 2019

peace and blessings

Sonja Fleming

January 8, 2019

Ms. Maxine, thank you for our "small talks". Will definitely miss your kind and loving spirit!

January 7, 2019

It was such a pleasure to know and to love Ms. Maxine. On behalf of the Tolbert Family (Court Street) we share our deepest condolences to the Frasier, Riley, and Strickland families.

ANDREA GOVERNOR

January 7, 2019

MAXINE WE WILL MISS YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE ,AND TALKS TOGETHER.REST IN PEACE IN GODS HANDS.LOVE YOU. THE GOVERNOR AND SANDFORD FAMILY.

Brenda Randolph

January 6, 2019

Marnique and family; Those we love can never be more than a thought away, for as long as there's a memory, they live in our hearts to stay.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family .

James Ferrette

January 6, 2019

My Deepest Condolences to the Fraser and Riley Family.

Rosa Ellington

January 6, 2019

To all who will truly miss Maxine, may you all find peace in knowing that she is healed by by a man who knows exactly what He is doing. She is resting in His arms.

Grant, Mack, Drayton family

January 6, 2019

Mrs. Riley will be missed so much!!! Just spoke to her a week or so before Christmas and she did not complain at all so I am still shocked either way. I know that the family will find the strength to get through this. Sending our prayers and love...

Sharon DuPree-Capers

January 5, 2019

Medical University of South Carolina
University Internal Medicine Clinic
Rutledge Towers 8th Floor
Registration Staff

Marian A Carter

January 5, 2019

There is no darkness, only the absence of Light. She is walking in the Light now. When you face the Light of the Son, no shadows can follow you. She will meet those in the next realm, as is said in the Bible, "She will be known as she has been known." She has been healed and dwells in a manifest body among those who are in the same consciousness level; they will greet her in that Oneness of the Love of God. Bid her "Goodnight-Morning," in unclouded skies with no bonds to hold her from dancing in the Light.

Audrey J. Lucas

January 5, 2019

Wishing the family comfort and sending healing wishes, as you all mourn the loss of some who will be remembered by so many for years to come
Co-worker and friend.

Veita Clisby Williams

January 5, 2019

To the Frazier and Riley Family
Please accept my heartfelt condolences and know that your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Maxine was truly an amazing woman who blessed so many people with her faith, love, kindness and her effervescent personality. I feel privileged to have gotten to know her even more in the last couple of years.
I sincerely hope that your family will find peace and comfort in your memories of her and in the knowledge that many others will miss her, too.
May God bless and comfort you.
Class 67

Valerie Rollerson-Singleton

January 5, 2019

To the family, remember that Maxine is at peace in heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ. I will always remember that Big Smile.

Josie Wallace

January 5, 2019

Thoughts and Prayers to the Family. Rest
in Peace Soro.

Yvonne Gregg

January 5, 2019

May the Holy Spirit give to your family the peace that passes all understanding and the comfort that only the Spirit can give.
Rev. Yvonne Bonaparte Gregg

SARA, LATOYA AND KAYDEN WILSON

January 5, 2019

WE LIGHT THIS CANDLE IN HONOR OF A BEAUTIFUL LADY!
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FRASIER, RILEY AND STRICKLAND FAMILIES.
MAY THE LORD COMFORT AND KEEP YOU ALL DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

Renée Jones Bethel

January 4, 2019

I extend my sincere condolences to Ms. Maxine's family. For I understand the scripture- We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
2 Corinthians 5:8 KJV. I'm saddened but also elated of her victory.

gwen gantt

January 4, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this sad time.
Gwennie Robinson Gantt
Class of "67"

Gwendolyn Geddies

January 4, 2019

My sympathy and prayers are with the family.May God's light shine upon her.

Amanda Lewis Carter

January 4, 2019

My deepest condolences and prayers are with you.

Pamela Hunt-Piper

January 4, 2019

My sincerest condolences to Maxine's family. Maxine's dedication and work in keeping the Class of 1967 in touch was greatly admired. May she rest in peace and may God's comfort strengthen the family during this difficult time.

OCTAVIS TATE

January 4, 2019

Rest in peace Maxine, God has chosen as his child, you are flying on the wings of angels now going to that heaven home. Thanks for the life we shared at A&T. I will always love you, RIP

Deronda Baxter Lucas

January 4, 2019

Rest in Paradise Maxine....sincere condolences to the Frasier, Riley and Strickland families

Shelly Campbell

January 3, 2019

Our Deepest Condolences to the Fraser and Riley Family. May you fine Strength and Peace surpasses all understanding during this difficult time of bereavement. May God Comfort and Strengthen you. Our prayers are with you. From the Campbell Family. Joe, Shelly, Dana and Jasmine.

Hermean Bryan Yeadon

January 3, 2019

My dear friend from 1st grade until your death, you will truly be missed, we love you so, but God loved you best, I am not worried about you for I know you are resting in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, take your rest my friend until we meet again.

January 3, 2019

Marnique and Family,
I have fond memories of your mother as well as of you at James Simons. I know she will rest in your heart forever. I am so sorry for your loss. But as we believe in Heaven, she is safe and blessed.
Connye Zirkle

Arthuree Brown

January 3, 2019

May God's love guide the family during this time of sorrow, and may they find solace in His care.

Ms. M. Anne Cook

January 3, 2019

To The Family of the late Mrs. Maxine Frasier Riley, c/o Mrs. Mary Frasier and Mrs. Marnique "Nikki" Strickland (Jarrett), I extend my sincere condolences upon hear of her transition. Do find consolation in knowing that she is resting in the arms of our Heavenly Father from whom all blessings flow. "When praises/prayers go up, blessings come down."
She will be sorely missed.

Prayerfully,

January 3, 2019

Sincere condolences to the family. She will truly be missed. Elease Amos-Goodwin

DEMETRA JOHNSON

January 3, 2019

Our sincere condolences and prayers go out to Marnique & Jarrett during this most difficult time. I didn't know Ms. Maxine, but her daughter is a truly lovely lady with a beautiful spirit, so I know that her mother was the same. Our hearts & thoughts are with your family.
Love you,
DeCarlo & Deme

January 3, 2019

Nikki and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I offer my condolences as you go through this difficult time. Maxine was such a special lady. I enjoyed getting to know her and working with her at Jennie Moore.
Lynda Angelakos

Bernard German

January 3, 2019

My condolences to the family

Sharon Manigault

January 3, 2019

My Prayers & Condolences go out to the family of Mrs. Riley. She was a wonderful person.

SHANIESE SNYPE

January 3, 2019

Nikki and family: I offer my sincere condolences and sympathy to you at the loss of your mom. May the Lord comfort and keep you all through this difficult time.

Cepio and Karen Richardson

January 3, 2019

It is with great sadness to learn of your passing. You were always such a pleasant gem and displayed a radiant glow every time I encountered your presence. To be absence from the body is to be present with the Lord. Take your well deserving rest. From Labor to Glory. We love you Maxine but God love you best. Prayers of comfort and condolences to your family and friends. Much Love, the Richardson and Kizer Family.

Pat Way

January 3, 2019

My deepest sympathy for your loss. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who fall asleep in death are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15

Dedra Gourdine Davis

January 3, 2019

Gone too soon! Your wonderful disposition
will be sorely missed!
May you be a Blessing and a Protector to those left behind!
Deepest Sympathy to your Family and Friends!

Mae E. White

January 3, 2019

Rest in peace, Maxine! Be strong family. Many are with you during this time of bereavement.

Mona Lisa Rollerson-Sims

January 3, 2019

To the Family,
My prayers for peace for all of you. Years ago God gave you a beautiful flower to nurture, watch grow and blossom. What a beautiful flower you produced. Now God has taken that flower into an eternal bloom where it will be forever. Know that your continuous love not only shaped its eternal beauty but keeps it glowing in heaven.

January 3, 2019

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the passing of your love one. I am so sorry to learn of Maxine's passing. Maxine was an amazing lady whom I admired a great deal. I will continue to pray your family's strength during this very difficult time. Always, Nila

January 3, 2019

"Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4. May God comfort the heavy hearts of the Riley family at this most difficult time as you mourn.

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