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1940
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2024
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Miriam Riker Obituary
She was a lover of music, books and history and enjoyed making up and singing songs with her grandchildren. Miriam was a devoted daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother and grandmother, who cherished every moment she was able to spend with her family and friends.
She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Harry Riker; a daughter, Suzanne (Brett) Gibson, Michael (Amanda) Riker; sister-in-law; Ellen Riker; and four grandchildren, Molly, William, Nora and Josie.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 6 at West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 4000 Forest Hill Irene Rd, Memphis, TN 38125.
A celebration of life reception will follow at Aintree Farms Club House, 3310 Winners Circle, Germantown, TN 38138.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to the charity of your choice.
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6 Entries
Walker and Rosalyn Anthony
August 5, 2024
Harry,
We will miss meeting Marian at mailbox and sharing memories of us working at federal agencies. She is missed already.
Our fondest memories of Marian, were while sheltering in place during COVID, Marian called and offered us puzzles. We looked forward to spending time together in the evening to work on the puzzles. Marian kept us supplied for a year! These puzzles helped us get through the pandemic.
Thank you and Marian for always being great neighbors!
Jeanette Long
July 31, 2024
I met Miriam while playing Bunco. She was always a kind and loving person. Always smiling. So sorry for your loss
Arlene Greer
July 31, 2024
I knew Miriam from our bunco club. We had many good times playing bunco at each other´s homes. My sympathy to her husband and family she left behind. May God give you comfort and peace. Sincerely, Arlene Greer
Verlinda Henning
July 31, 2024
Coach Riker, I'm Doris Johnson's daughter; I have many fond memories of Miriam and Mother driving home together after work at the Federal Reserve Bank.
The stories Miriam shared about your lovely family made them feel like an extension of ours.
Sending you prayers for strength and comfort at this time.
Richard Sweatman
July 31, 2024
Sorry Coach Riker in your loss of your best friend and Wife of 50 plus years! May she R.I.P. and God bless you and your family.
Anna Papageorgeon York
July 30, 2024
Dear Coach Riker I am very sorry for your loss. 50 years is a very long time loving someone so much. I want you to know you're in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and your family.
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