Wilma Riley Obituary
Wilma Raye Riley, 75 of Clearfield, Kentucky passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at UK/St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead. She was born December 7, 1949, in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late Warren G. Riley and Jane Wilcox Riley.
Wilma was of the Church of God faith and enjoyed cross stitch, crocheting, flowers, roller-skating and horseback riding. and time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother T J Riley and sisters, Delores Salyers and an infant sister.
Survivors include her husband, Donald Perry, Sr., of Clearfield, two sons, Jeff (Debra) Perry of Winchester, Kentucky and Donald Perry, Jr. of Clearfield. Grandchildren, Dylan Perry, Jace Perry, Bradly Perry and Justin Perry. Three great-grandchildren, Maverick Perry, Allison Perry and Oliver Perry.
Memorial services will be conducted 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in the chapel of the Michael R. Gray funeral Home in Morehead with Pastor Joey Damron officiating.
Visitation at the Michael R. Gray Funeral Home in Morehead is after 6:00 P.M. Wednesday.
The Michael R. Gray Funeral Home in Morehead is caring for all arrangements for Wilma Raye Riley and her family.
808 Old Flemingsburg Road, Morehead, KY 40351
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