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Judith Riley Obituary

Chauncey Judith Sherrie Riley

Judith Sherrie Riley, age 58, of Chauncey, Ohio, passed away September 20, 2025 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, Ohio.

Sherrie was born May 25, 1967 in Athens, Ohio to William Riley and Judith Hall Riley. She loved spending time with her grandkids; and enjoyed coloring; and she had a huge love for frogs.

Surviving are sons William Young of Chauncey, Christopher (Shaina) Young of Chauncey; daughters Erica (Ryan) Metcalf of Athens, Ashley Fennell of Chauncey; Judy's partner of 26 years Thomas W. Fennell of Chauncey; grandchildren Faith, Christopher, Paisley, Layla, Brantley, and Avery Young, Conrad and Aspen Metcalf; 3 sisters, 2 brothers, mother-in-law Georgie Carsey of Chauncey; Jimmy Young of Chauncey, neighbor Phyllis Bennett of Chauncey.

Sherrie was preceded in death by her parents; 3 sisters and a brother.

Calling hours will be 5-7pm on Friday September 26, 2025 at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home in Nelsonville.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the funeral home to help with Judy's funeral expenses.

LETTERS OF CONDOLENCE MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY AT THIS WEBSITE:

www.brownfuneralservice.net/condolence Judith Riley

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Athens Messenger on Sep. 24, 2025.

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