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Gloria Riley Obituary

Our much loved wife, mother, and grandmother, Gloria Louise Riley passed away March 12, 2009 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born September 20, 1945 in Pike County, Missouri to Edna and Harry Miller. Gloria is survived by her loving husband of forty-five years, Robert Riley; five daughters, Annette (Eric) Freeman, Julie (Eldon) Chandler, Stacy (AJ) Miller, Heather Riley, Heidi (Jachin) Blair; four sons, Scott (Rachel) Riley, Anthony Riley, Wayne (Gina) Riley and Jason Riley. Gloria is also survived by her sisters, Velma, Shirley and Margaret; twenty-three grandchildren, Alec, Meghanne, Cameron, Sheldon, Candace, Sarah, Luke, Katie, Mytchel, Myranda, Summer, Kyle, Samantha, Kayla, Mercedes, Jessica, Jasmine, Mathew, Machelle, Travis, Bailey, Aden and Briana; seven step-grandchildren, John, Jeremy, Chris, Derrick, Mark, Nate and Trevor. Gloria is preceded in death by her parents Edna and Harry; grandchild Myles; four brothers, Thomas, Ernie, Dale and Earl; and two sisters Verna and Gena. Gloria’s grandchildren were her pride and joy. She is dearly loved by her family and friends and she will be missed by all. We know your heart is with Jehovah and you are in His hands now. No services will be held. Her family has honored her privately. Funeral and Cremation Care of Colorado 930 South Hancock Ave Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719-473-0745

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 15, 2009.

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Julie Chandler

March 21, 2009

Words can not describe the loss I feel. Mom you were my Mommy,my guidence,insperation, and friend. I will live in every breath you took and every memory I have. I miss you soooooo much.
You showed that your family meant everything to you and I am proud to have you as my mom. I will treasure you for a lifetime.
I want the rest of our family to know how much I love them.

Wayne Riley

March 20, 2009

I loved my mom. She was bery special to me. She had such great determination. She loved her family alot. I know in my heart that she is in Jehovahs memory and I will see her in the new system. I miss her more than I can even describe. She taught me about Jehovah, what a gift she gave us kids. I will miss her very much until I see her again.

I will always remember the smile she gave me while at the hospital. It is etched in my mind.
I loved her so. I will miss her.

Annette Freeman

March 20, 2009

Mom, how do I say the words I need to say. I was able to spend almost every minute of your last 2 1/2 weeks with you, laughing, crying, going over memories. You were a great mom. I wish that I could have taken your pain and being scared away from you those past weeks. My Mommy is gone, and it's not fair.

Paulette Marrs-Tankersley

March 19, 2009

To the whole Riley family: Please accept my sympathy for your loss. I have the best memories of mom all the way back to when I was 4 years old. I remember all the parties we had at the house growing up and then when I got stressed out as an adult her & dad would have me over for dinner & she would make my favorite pie to help me feel better. As I reflect on her life as a whole what a remarkable mom and wife but what I will remember most is how much she loved her creator and wanted each of us to serve him. I know she is safely in Jehovah's memory. With all my love & sympathy,

Heather Riley

March 19, 2009

I miss you so very much mom.It seems all I can do is cry. I am so glad though that your pain is gone and that you are in Jehovahs hands now. Me and you had become very close in our heart the last year and I am so greatful for that.I love you mom!

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