Patricia Sue Riley's Obituary
OBITUARY
Patricia Sue Riley
Patricia Sue Riley, 78, of Dupo, IL., born August 17, 1946 in Portageville, MO., to the late Arvel & Lula Cook, passed away on January 3, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Patricia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed yard work, tending her garden and her many trips to Florida where she spent her time combing the beaches looking for sea shells. She retired as a chemical operator for Mallinckrodt Chemical.
Surviving are her children; Amanda Riley of Dupo, IL, Tracey (George) Ruzicka of Arnold, MO, Deron Riley of Dupo, IL., grandchildren; Nickolas Riley, Connor (Teresa) Ruzicka, Mason Ruzicka, Wade Ruzicka, Kaitlyn (Jordan) Nichols with their daughter Ellowyn, Natalie Riley, sisters; Marilyn Montgomery, Delores Bot, and her sister-In-Law, Sherry Lehde, along with other relatives and friends.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving Husband, Larry Riley; her grandson Andrew Riley and numerous other dear family and friends.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, at Leesman Funeral Home - Dupo, IL., where the Memorial services will be Saturday, January 11, at 3:00 PM. Inurnment will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO., at a later date.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to American Cancer Society or to Alzheimer's Research. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.
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