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Phyllis Riley Obituary
Phyllis was born on November 3, 1928 to De Ette Arnold and Elizabeth (Cook) Berry in Colorado. On August 30, 1947 she married Willard Ellis Riley.
Phyllis was fond of singing. She received a scholarship from Juilliard, and was a member of the Colorado Springs Choral. She also enjoyed gourmet cooking, and had an appreciation for gardening. Phyllis was devoted to her family and loved to be surrounded by them. She was a very loving and caring person.
She is survived by her three daughters: Kathryn (Daniel) Rountree, Cynthia Riley (Kenneth Hicks), and Janna (Max) Kiker; as well as eight grandchildren: Tyler, James, Logan, Sarah, Jeremy, Ryan, Max III and Zachary; and two great grandchildren: Dari and Colette. She was preceded in death by her loving husband: Willard, her son: James Willard Riley, her sister: Barbara (Berry) Rice and her brother: Leland Berry.
A visitation will be held from 5pm to 7pm on Monday June 2, 2014 at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel 1730 E. Fountain Boulevard. Burial will take place following the services at Evergreen Cemetery.
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Kay Lee
June 1, 2014
Kathy and family of Phyllis Riley,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. We will not be able to attend her services, as we are in Florida. Please know we will be thinking of you. May your family, friends, and happy memories help you through this time of loss. Our neighborhood has lost a lovely, true lady!! Ken and Kay Lee
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