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1944
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2017
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W. Riley Obituary
Indianapolis - W. Charlene Riley, age 73, died on November 29, 2017, from breast cancer.
She was a devoted wife and mother, and a talented artist and teacher. Charlene is survived by her four daughters, Jennifer Linder, Melanie Riley, Allison Riley, and Deanna Riley; her grandchildren, Marisa Linde, Devan Riley-Draper, Morrigan Sawyer, and Nolan Gibson; and her siblings, Wanda Christy, William Mason, and Brenda Sumner.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Captain Edward Allan Riley, Jr.; and her parents, Charles William Mason and Ursla Louise Chisham Mason.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care, 7520 Madison Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46227. Friends may visit from 1:00 P.M. until the service time at the funeral home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Allison
November 28, 2024
I miss you so much Mom. You were the light in my life.
Deanna Riley
December 14, 2017
I love you Mom... you are my chickadee
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Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care - Indianapolis7520 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227
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16
Memorial service
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Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care - Indianapolis7520 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227
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