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Eura Riley Obituary
Eura Wood Riley, 91, of Rustburg, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Herbert Watts Riley.
Born May 20, 1915, in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late Eddie William Wood and the late Bessie Torrence Wood; also her brothers, Harold L. Wood, Dewey R. Wood; and her grandson, Aubrey "Bill" Carwile Jr. preceded her in death.
Mrs. Riley was a life long member of Rustburg Baptist Church and was a former member of the Rustburg Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by a son, Larry W. Riley of Rustburg; three daughters, Joyce R. Welch and husband, Carroll of Madison Heights, Norma R. Carwile and husband, Aubrey of Rustburg, and Marilyn R. Creasy of Rustburg; nine grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, at Rustburg Baptist Church, with the Rev. Roger Roller and the Rev. Rick Cole officiating. Burial will follow in Cumbie Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today, at Rustburg Baptist Church and at other times at Joyce's home in Madison Heights, and Norma's home at Rustburg.
A guest register may be signed at the funeral home, 7404 Timberlake Road, prior to visitation this evening.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel & Cremation Service, 239-0331, is assisting the family with services.
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Memories and Condolences
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Hal( Jimbo) Blankenship
November 18, 2006
Joyce, Norma, Larry I was very saddened to learn of the passing of your mother, Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Amie Milgrim
November 16, 2006
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I am thinking of you and keeping you and Aubrey in my prayers.
Barry Keesee
November 16, 2006
My sympathy to all you children on the passing of your Mama. Such a gracious and wonderful woman, who without a doubt in my mind has joined Mr. Riley and other relatives and friends in Heaven!
I would be remiss if I did not share something about Mr. & Mrs. Riley that has been with me since I was a little boy growing up in Rustburg.
In my many travels through the years since my youth, whenever somebody talked about how good a hot dog they had eat here or there around the world, I would always tell them that they would change their minds had they had an opportunity to eat one made by Mr. & Mrs. Riley.
I always got this strange look as if to say, who is Mr. & Mrs. Riley.
I can only say that they were not as fortunate as I to have known your Mama and Daddy.
Love to you all and God bless!
Barry
Chip and Debbie Daniel
November 16, 2006
Norma, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. We certainly did enjoy knowing her while attending Calvary UM Church. She was truly a special person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With Love,
Pat Rorrer
November 16, 2006
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Riley passing away. I remember her well from when I went to Rustburg Baptist. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Cyndi Knight
November 16, 2006
I am very sorry hear of the loss of your mother/grandmother. Your family will be in my prayers. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask.
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