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Victoria Riley Obituary
Victoria was a native of Fall River, Mass., was a Peninsula resident for 50 years and a York County resident for 35 years. She was a dance instructor for 15 years, and was former owner/operator of York School of Dance in Yorktown. Victoria was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister.
Victoria was preceded in death by her father, Wilfred Riley.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, James R. Bryant; two sons, Eric Hudnall of San Francisco, Calif., Duane Hudnall of York County, Va.; three daughters, Brandice, Myra and Sarah Bryant of Yorktown; and her mother, Eleanora Riley of Williamsburg. She is also survived by two brothers, Kerry Riley of Richmond, Va., Sean Riley of Yorktown, Va.; two sisters, Shannon Smith and her husband, Terry of Yorktown, Colleen Riley of Charlotte, N.C.; and two granddaughters, Layla Mueller and Devon Hudnall.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, in the chapel of Amory Funeral Home, Grafton.
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for Victoria Riley
PAULA CROMPTON-INGEBRETSEN
November 21, 2009
TO VICTORIA LYNN'S FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, SHE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY EVEN THOUGH DISTANCE KEPT US APART. WE HAD A LOT OF GOOD TIMES TOGETHER AS CHILDREN AND OUR SUMMERS AT MISQUAMICUT BEACH. LOVE TO ALL OF YOU. YOUR EXTENDED FAMILY IN CONNECUTICUT.
Eric Hudnall
November 16, 2009
Thank you so much to everyone. The outpouring of emotion and support we received is truly amazing. To know my Mom touched so many lives in so many ways lifts my heart. We will never forget you Mom, you are forever in our hearts.
Michelle Woods
November 12, 2009
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Guen Robbins
November 11, 2009
Eric, Myra, Sarah, and the rest of the family, I'm sorry to hear about your mother. I still remember when she came into our classroom with her ballet slippers and shared her life of dance.
Maria Kinde
November 11, 2009
Vicki remains timeless to me no matter where her spirit dances now. I am grateful for her lessons in dance and style and personality. She taught me a dance to David Bowie's "Wild is the Wind" many many moons again...I still dance it out every now and then for tension relief..she gave us many gifts. I send a belated thanks to her family for sharing her with all of us. Please hug tight the best memories.
KATHRINE FLEISCHMANN
November 11, 2009
VICKY THANK YOU FOR BEING A GREAT FRIEND IN MY TIME OF GREIF AND WHEN I NEEDED YOU............ OWLWOMAN YOU ARE FREE TO FLY NOW AND FIND PEACE.........I'LL DRINK A GLASS OF WINE TO SEND YOU OFF.........YOUR FRIEND KATHRINE FLEISCHMANN
Linda Brown-Garnett
November 11, 2009
My prayers go out to all the family and those that loved her. I have precious memories of her from the old old days. She will be another shining star in our sky, looking down upon us all.
Terry Smith-Powell
November 11, 2009
Shannon and extended family, I am so shocked and sad for your loss. I have always wonder about Vicki since our high school days. She was always so sweet and from her picture obviously became more beautiful as the years went by. May God give you peace.
KARL FLEISCHMANN
November 10, 2009
VICTORIA, LOVED YA A LOT THE WORLD WILL MISS YOUR SMILING FACE AND YOUR OUT LOOK ON LIFE, ENJOYED EVERY MIN. SPENT WITH YOU..... NOW I'LL THINK OF YOU WHEN EVER I LOOK AT THE MOON AND STARS AND ANY OWL I EVER SEE!!!!! YOU GO OWLWOMAN TO THE BETTER PLACE WE ALL WILL SEE SOONER OR LATER.............
Debbie Price Pinson
November 10, 2009
I was so shocked to read about Vickie. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Stephanie Payne-Harbin
November 10, 2009
I had the honor and pleasure of being Vicky's student for over 6 years. She was an amazing teacher who not only taught incredible technique, but also who could choreograph with the best of the best. She was always not just a teacher, but a friend and confidant to her students. My thoughts and prayers are with her family in this tragic time of sorrow and loss.
November 10, 2009
I want to say how sorry we are to hear of your loss.Vicky was a beautiful lady.Eric,Duane,Sarah,Myra,Brandi,and Ricky,may God Bless you all and keep you close to each other during this sad time. We love you all and my prayers are with you all,love Aunt Sherry,Uncle Mike, Renee, Sean,Ciara,Chelsey and Anthony,Hampton,Va.
Laura S
November 10, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about what happened when Sandy called me. The boys and I are praying for you, Ricky, Brandi, Myra & Sarah. Vicki's warm heart ALWAYS shined at family gatherings and I appreciated all she did to help me feel welcome in a large, sometimes overwhelming, big old family. She went out of her way to include us all, as did Ricky.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers. I hope you can find comfort in knowing Vicki left a blessed mark on many lives.
Sincerely, Laura (Cody & Logan's Mom)
Wanda/Barry Lemmons
November 10, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.
Carol Welch
November 10, 2009
Elenora,
I remember Vickie in your yoga classes. She was such a graceful person and did relaxing classes. I am sorry for your loss.
Gabriele & Michelle Cheatham
November 10, 2009
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to Vicki's family for their loss. I knew Vicki for a long time and was her child care provider for many years while I still lived in Grafton, VA and she was teaching at the Dance School. She was a very creative and wonderful person and will be deeply missed. I had the opportunity to see her again while in VA a few years ago.
Our prayers are with all of her family now and may she rest in peace without pain any more.
Andrea Cheatham
November 10, 2009
I am DEEPLY sorry for your loss. Victoria was an incredible lady, as you already know. She took me in as one of her own daughters and loved my family as if we were hers. Her heart is beyond measure. Her spirit so sweat, kind, fun, giddy, blissful and charming will live on forever through her children and grand daughter who remind me so much of her in many many ways! I trust that over time it will get easier for you all to go forward. Take comfort in the memories you shared with her and jam out to good music....she's your angle now. may peace be with you! Love ya bunches!!!
Judy Peters
November 10, 2009
I haven't seen Vicki in a lot of years but she has always been in my memories. She taught me and my daughter dance and she was such a joy and a master at what she did, the best!
My condolences to the family,God Bless!
Kimberly Hudgins and Family
November 9, 2009
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Karen Williams
November 9, 2009
I knew 'of' Vickie before I met her. It was 1980 and my new beau told me of his beautiful, spirited, gifted friend whom he truly loved in that way that surpasses the physical self. Yet he was not how I met Vickie. I took one of her dance classes in her mother's studio in Wmsbg and felt her incredible energy and engagement in life for myself. I was as hooked as my beau, now my husband, Gary.
Life took us on different paths, like it will. The lack of physical closeness in recent years has not diminished the love and connectedness Gary will always have for and with
Vickie. I do not share that history with her, but am grateful that she crossed his path and left her mark of love on him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of her family and friends. May you bring each other comfort and continue to feel her love for you.
Theresa Stefanowicz
November 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Vicki was a great inspiration to me, I was one of her advanced tap and jazz students when she was teaching dance at York School of Dance. She was very much admired and very talented, everyone loved her. She will always have a special place in my heart and if I know Vicki, she's dancing in heaven right now.
Lynn Arledge
November 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sandra
November 9, 2009
I just want to say something that everyone already knows. But I don't think you can ever say it enough. Vickie will truly be missed . I know that she is so proud of her family . She loved everyone of you more than you will ever know,and her granddaughter gave her a second wind and put her on her toes running around after her . That was so good for her. Thank you Layla .Your Memaw loved you dearly.
Max and Athena will be missing their mom also.So make sure when you go by them to stop and give them a rub.
I love all of you.
November 9, 2009
So sorry to hear about your Mom, Sarah! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! May your memories bring comfort.
Jessica and Zaydan
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