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MARION RIVERA (Age 62)
Of Ashburn, VA. Beloved wife, mother, sister and friend passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Originally from Perry, GA, Marion lived a full life, serving in the Army where she met her husband who captured her heart, and working for the federal government until she retired. She is survived by her husband, Rene Rivera-Santiago; daughters, Marian Rivera and Monica Rivera both of Ashburn, VA; four grandchildren, Damian Jr., Shaylen, Aryanna and Mila; five siblings, Marianna (Elbert) Riley-Siappy of Warner Robins, GA, Margaret Riley of Wellesley, MA, Marcus Riley, Jr. of Atlanta, GA, Lisa Riley of Perry, GA and Joe Allen Riley of Atlanta, GA; several devoted nieces, nephews, extended family member Tyler Jackson of Ashburn, VA and other relatives and friends. Services will be held at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 2516 Squirrel Hill Rd., Herndon, VA 20171 on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 10 a.m. Interment Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, VA. Arrangements by Lyles Funeral Service, serving No. Virginia, Eric S. Lyles, Director, Lic. VA/MD/DC, 800-338-1913.
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Vivian Askew
October 6, 2021
To The Rivera Family: My condolences and prayers goes out to you and Family. Much Love!! Vivian Askew
Wanda Clarington Golden and Larry Golden
October 5, 2021
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of your wife, mother, grandmother and my friend Marion "Cookie" Riveria. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Praying for strength for your family. Rest in Heaven Cookie
Denese Singletary-Davis & Glen Davis
October 5, 2021
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Just remember that those we love don´t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near and so loved, so missed, so very dear. You will be missed my friend. R.I.P.
Shirley Askew Keen
October 5, 2021
My prayers and condolences are with the family. So sorry for your loss
Carolyn Askew
October 5, 2021
To the Rivera family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Cherish the fond and precious memories you have of Marion!
The Durham Family of Perry, Georgia
October 5, 2021
To the Rivera and Riley Family:
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearance " 2 Timothy 4:7-8.
When we heard about the passing of Marion ("Cookie"), our hearts were broken. But we paused to reflect on the good times we had with her.
Yes, her legal name is Marion, but we, the Durham family, and the community of Perry, GA affectionately know her as "Cookie." Cookie is an extended member of the Durham family.
Whenever, Cookie came home to Perry, GA, she and Lisa would stop by the house and visit with our grandmother, mother Mrs. Cora Lee Durham. Mrs. Cora Lee would cook "Cookie" some "good, old-fashioned" soul food. Cookie loved Mrs. Cora Lee's collard greens.
We paused and reflected on the time when our grandmother, mother was sick in May 2018, Cookie traveled from Virginia to Perry, GA to visit with her in the nursing home. A few weeks after that visit, Mrs. Cora Lee passed, and Cookie once again traveled from Virginia to Perry, GA to be with our family.
Cookie (Marion) was a caring, compassionate, loving, generous, and humbled person. She will always hold a special place in our hearts and forever be a member of our family. We, the children and grandchildren of Mr. William and Mrs. Cora Lee Durham send our prayers, love, and hugs. Please know that we are here for you.
With our deepest sympathy,
The Durham Family of Perry, GA
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