Ruth Bernice Riley, 86, of Greenhill, AL, passed away on March 14, 2026.
She was a native of Lauderdale County, AL, a homemaker, of the Pentecostal faith, and attended Triumph Church in Lawrenceburg, TN. She loved sewing, baking, flower arranging, country music, and her grandkids.
Survived By
- Velda Ruth Riley Bolton (Larry), Springhill, FL
- Lisa Minette Riley Vest (Tony), Killen, AL
- Bridget Denise Riley, Greenhill, AL
- William Ralph Perry, Jr. (Betty Jo), Savannah, TN
- Ronnie Lee Perry (Linda), Muscle Shoals, AL
- Patsy Reeves, Greenhill, AL
- Cassy James (Heath Trousdale)
- Andrea Spike (Andrew)
- Blair Farley (Kelsey Damone)
- Katie Liles
- Marlee
- Noah
- Caleb
- Gigi Riley
Preceded in Death By
- Husband- Elmer Grady Riley
- Parents- William Ralph Perry Sr. & Mamie Lee Scott Perry
- Sisters- Shirley Ann Perry Wilson, Mary Paulette Perry Walker
- Grandson- Michael Allan Bolton
Service Information
- Funeral Services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00 am.
- David Matthews & Jimmy Turnbow will be officiating.
Visitation
- Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Burial
- Burial will follow in Emmaline Stutts Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Dr. Danny McFall, Dr. Felix Morris, Dr. Michael Cosgrove, & her favorite nurse, Brook Mansoorov.
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