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Thelma Riley Obituary
Born: December 28, 1945 in Memphis, TN
Died: May 21, 2025 in Aurora, IL
Thelma Johnson Riley was born to George and Gertha Johnson on December 28, 1945, in Memphis, Tennessee. Thelma departed this life on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 10 AM until time of service 12 PM at The Healy Chapel, 332 West Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60506. A private burial will take place at Spring Lake Cemetery.
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