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Rena Viola Riley

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Rena Viola Riley, 82, of Little Rock, AR went to be with our Lord in heaven on April 2, 2012, after an extended battle with cancer. She was born on February 18, 1930 in Broken Bow, Okla. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Mary Lena Prewitt of Broken Bow, Okla. and her beloved husband, Raymond A. Riley of 64 years. She is survived by her sister, Imogene Ward; her three daughters, Teresa White, Debbie Fulbright, Kristi Tobey and son-in-law, Roy Tobey. She is survived by four grandchildren Jennifer Barrett, John Fulbright Jr., Leslie St. John and Leah Tobey-Ellis; four great-grandchildren, Blake, Brandon and Ashley Barrett and Addison Fulbright. She was an avid sports fan, talented cook and homemaker; she was retired from Kroger. Passions included fishing, camping, and playing bridge as she was a Bridge Life Master. Above all she cherished her family and friends. The family wishes to express gratitude to the staff of Arkansas Hospice. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 West 12th St. in Little Rock. Chapel services will be on Thursday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home; Interment following at Roselawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Riley's online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

Published April 4, 2012

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