Lillie Mae McGhee Riley

1930 - 2014

Lillie Mae McGhee Riley obituary, 1930-2014

Lillie Mae McGhee Riley

1930 - 2014

BORN

1930

DIED

2014

Lillie Riley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 11, 2014.
Lillie Mae McGhee Riley, age 83 of Memphis passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014. Born January 26, 1930 in Birta, Arkansas to James Franklin McGhee and Annie Laura Nelson McGhee. Survivors include her son, Gerald W. Riley; three daughters, Shirley A. Vaughn, Laura J. Caradine, and Judy M. Bradford; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Family Funeral Care located on Summer Avenue, Monday, January 13 from 4:30-5:30 PM. Funeral services to follow. Graveside services will be January 14 at Birta cemetery in Arkansas.

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February 3, 2014

Debbie McGhee posted to the memorial.

January 14, 2014

Karen Benefiel posted to the memorial.

January 14, 2014

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Debbie McGhee

February 3, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your Mom welcomed me into the family with open arms. She was always ready to answer any questions I had regarding the McGhee family history. I will miss her.

Karen Benefiel

January 14, 2014

Oh Laura, My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Sorry we had lost track of each other. Miss you Love you Karen Benefiel

January 14, 2014

She was a wonderful Grandmother to my children as they grew up - she was loved and will be missed so much.
Loved her and appreciated her - Debbie

Kathy Mitchell

January 13, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Margie Sims

January 13, 2014

What a lovely person your mother was. She and my husband shared the same birthday so she will be in my thoughts each year. Praying for you as you pay tribute to her life. God bless you.

Debbie Plunk West

January 13, 2014

Keeping the Riley Family in our thoughts and prayers! I have so many precious memories growing up next door I could write a book!! :) Mrs. Riley was special to our family!! Love and prayers - Debbie Plunk West

January 13, 2014

Thinking of you all and keeping your family in prayer!! I have so many precious memories of growing up next door!! Mrs. Riley was very special to our family!! Love and prayers to you all -- Debbie Plunk West

Ashley Webb

January 13, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

Judy Bradford

January 13, 2014

Love you Mama. XOXOX

Nancy Harvey

January 13, 2014

Dear Shirley,
Thinking and praying for you and yours, my precious friend.

Love, Nancy - KWBC

Jimmy Tanner

January 12, 2014

So sorry

Patsy Storment Humes

January 12, 2014

Love. And prayers at this most difficult time

The Staff of Family Funeral Care Summer Avenue Chapel

January 12, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Rosemary Davis

January 11, 2014

My deepest Condolences and prayers during this difficult Time. She was such a sweet and kind lady, loving Mom and grandma

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