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RIANNE WILLEY Obituary
RIANNE LAURA WILLEY (Age 65)
Passed away on September 27, 2013 at Reston Hospital after a long battle with breast cancer. Rianne was born in Wichita, KS as Rianne Laura Johnson, the fourth of five children to parents Laura and George Johnson. Rianne attended high school at Walt Whitman in Bethesda, MD and university at Franklin College in Franklin, IN. For over 10 years, Rianne was the assistant to the Rector of St. John's Church, Lafayette Square in Washington, DC. Rianne was a 35-year resident of Herndon, VA, where she lived with her husband of 43 years, Robert D. Willey, Jr. Rianne raised three children, Robert (31), Alyson (27), and Christopher (26). Rianne is also survived by her mother, Laura; her sister, Ralene; her brothers Richard & Randy; and many loving nieces and nephews. Rianne - you will forever be a happy thought to the family and friends who were blessed to know you. Thank you for your constant love and devotion...we love you forever! Services will be held for Rianne on Wednesday, October 2, at 11 am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Herndon, VA. Online condolences and memories may be offered at www.adamsgreen.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rianne's memory to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (www.bcrfcure.org).
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Sponsored by Rianne's loving husband, Bob, and her three children, Robby, Aly, and Christopher, with much love.
Bob
February 17, 2025
Thinking about my beautiful wife Rianne today; miss and love you. Be at peace with our Lord Jesus
February 24, 2015
Mrs Johnson and family just now heard of Rianne's passing. Prayers to the family for their loss. Rianne was a dear friend in high school. Sharon Janicki Oed
Robby Willey
July 8, 2014
Today is my mom's birthday. It's the first since her passing, almost a year ago, which is hard to believe. Time has both crept and flew all at once, and I can't believe we have arrived at today without my mom's physical presence with us. I say "physical" because I know Mom is truly with us every day. I always thought the hardest time to be away from Mom would be the holidays, because Mom made Thanksgiving to Christmas and New Year's a very memorable time. But the summer has turned out to be an especially difficult time as well. My brother Christopher married his new wife Amy in June; I celebrated my 32nd birthday; we celebrated America's birthday (Mom was THE patriot); and now we're at July 8th. In addition this is the time of year we would have been heading to Deep Creek Lake in Maryland, our family's summer vacation spot. While this year has been extremely difficult for our family, I'm comforted in knowing that part of the reason for that difficulty is because of the many special things my mom did to make this time of year so wonderful. If we didn't have all of those amazing memories, things might be easier to go through at this point. But frankly, I wouldn't have it another way. I will spend today thinking fondly of how my mom made birthdays, holidays, and every day so special. And I will, as was Mom's tradition, eat a big ol' slice of chocolate cake tonight to celebrate that amazing person's big day. So happy birthday Mom...I'm smiling up at you, and because of you.
Missy and Frank Willis
October 22, 2013
My world became a little dimmer at the loss of an old and beloved friend. Deepest sympathy to Bob, Robby, Aly and Christopher. Together we will miss her every day.
ralene sliter
October 10, 2013
I will always miss my baby sister. She will be in my heart forever as the most open hearted person in the world. Smart and kind and beautiful. love Ralene
Deni Cunningham
October 4, 2013
I am very sorry to hear about your loss! She was a wonderful woman and I knew her as a great mother and friend to Aly. Treasure all of your wonderful memories.
October 3, 2013
Dear Bob, Bobby, Aly and Christopher, We are so sorry to hear the news of Rianne's passing. We have nothing fond memories of her and your family while living in the Kingstream community. Sending our thoughts and prayers for your strength during this difficult time. Love, Dan, Mary, and Adam Hutchison & Caroline Rice
October 2, 2013
May we all learn to Live, Laugh, and Love as Rianne. May the Lord shine his light on you. We miss you.
Love John, Theresa Logan
Gillie Logan
October 1, 2013
Willey Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you during this time.
Josh Press
October 1, 2013
Bob, so sorry to hear about your loss. Warmest thoughts for you and your family during this difficult time.
Janet Valentine
October 1, 2013
Bob, We are all thinking of you and your family.
October 1, 2013
Bob, so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your children in my thoughts.
Sincerely.
Laura L. POwell
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