Ruth Riley Obituary
Ruth Riley, 77, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on January 22, 2024. Ruth was born to J.T. and Ollie Bell Cummings, in Trumann, Arkansas.
After years of hard work, Ruth retired from Remington Arms as a line worker. When she wasn’t working she enjoyed spending her days working in her vegetable and flower garden and attending Roberson Baptist Church. Ruth also loved restoring toys and furniture to resell at consignment shops.
Along with her parents Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, William Riley; brothers, Richard Sipes, David Sipes, Arnold Sipes and Leonard Sipes; sisters, Mary Davis and Liddie Mann.
She is survived by her daughter Angela (Stephen) Mashburn and her grandson, Tyler Mashburn, as well as a host of family and friends.
A visitation will be held Friday, January 26, 2024, 6-8 PM, at Boyd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 27, 2024, 10:00 AM, at Roberson Baptist Church.
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207 E 2nd St PO Box 217, Lonoke, AR 72086
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