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Kay Edwards Riley obituary, Gloucester Point, VA

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Kay Riley Obituary

Yorktown: Kay Edwards Riley, 84, went home to a beautiful reunion in Heaven on March 7, 2019. Kay loved her family more than life, and she had the special gift of making her friends feel like family. Her sweet, kind spirit and gentle nature were always present. She was such a beautiful example of a fine Christian lady and her faith was always evident. She will be remembered and sorely missed by all who knew her for her gentleness and compassion. Kay was a member of Restoration Church Phoebus Baptist since 1976. She presently was attending Stevens Memorial Baptist Church. Kay was preceded in death by her loving husband, Reverend Leonard D. Riley; her parents, James Preston and Virginia Sterling Edwards; sisters, Virginia Anne Edwards and Elva Joyce Adamson.She is survived by her twin sister, Fay E. Mull; brother, Jerry Edwards; nieces, Sandra Spohn and Linda Anne Adamson; and nephews, James Michael Adamson and Wayne Mull.Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2019, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday. Interment will follow in Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery.In memory of Kay, please consider contributions to Stevens Memorial Baptist Church, 224 Richneck Road, Newport News, VA 23608Arrangements under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home and Crematory, Gloucester Point. Please visit www.hoggfh.com to share condolences and memories.

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Published by Daily Press on Mar. 10, 2019.

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May 15, 2019

What a kind and gentle spirit. I will miss you Miss Kay.

Pat Hewitt

Garrett & Paula Nolen

March 16, 2019

We were so sad to hear of Kay's passing. She was such a wonderful example of what a Christian woman should be.

Hedy Webre

March 15, 2019

Auntie Kay you will be surely missed. Thanks so much for sharing God's words with me. You were so loving and sweet to me. I will always remember "Driving Ms Daisy's (both you and Fay) days. We had some good laughs, love, and kindness shared by you. Prayers for the family.

March 11, 2019

We are so sorry to hear about Ms. Kay's death. Pete and I loved her so much. She will surely be missed by all who knew and loved her. Our prayers are with the family.

Pete and Pam McKenney

Rebecca Hawes

March 11, 2019

Fay, to hear of Kay's death is heart breaking. I know how close you and she were. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, Becky.

March 11, 2019

Fay, I was so sorry to hear of Kay's death. I know how close you and she were. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, Becky.

Fred & Bonnie Everett

March 11, 2019

Kay was truly a very gracious woman. I know Leonard and she are smiling now. And her reward is great.

Ruth Walker

March 11, 2019

I truly loved and will miss Kay, she was such a lovely special person and God showed through her every smile, and she was such a joy to be around. She was very special to us at Steven Memorial and I feel everyone there share my feelings today. May her family feel her presence that will remain with them through the years like each of us. God Bless

Susan Price

March 10, 2019

Fay and family,

Kay will be greatly missed at Stevens MBC. We have come to love her gentle nature and smiling face. May your family feel the security of God's loving arms giving you comfort. Peace always,

Russell Greggs

March 10, 2019

Ms. Kay, as I called her, was a very loving christian lady that left an impact on all she encountered! She loved to fussing over everyone, making them feel so very special. Ms. Kay made my family and I feel very special! If you didn't know, Ms. Kay was a top notch hostess. I can remember the phone calls from brother Leonard, saying that Ms. Kay would like to know if we would join them for desert... we never said no, lol. My favorite Ms. Kay's home made desert, peach cobbler w/ vanilla ice cream. Her deserts, table settings and hospitality surpassed the 5-Star standard! I believe we all have a Ms. Kay story and they all have one common theme, reflection of the love Jesus Christ. I loved Ms. Kay and memories of her will warm my heart, until I see my friend again!

Linda and Sid Roughton

March 10, 2019

We will always remember Kay as a sweet, caring Christian woman. We love her dearly.

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