Josephine Riley

Born in Sumner County, TN on July 18, 1926 Departed on January 16, 2019 and resided in Gallatin, TN Visitation: Alexander Funeral Home and Cremation CenterThursday January 17, 2019 3:00pm to 8:00pmFriday January 18, 2019 10:00am to 11:00amA Celebration of Life: Alexander Funeral Home and Cremation CenterFriday January 18, 2019 11:00am
Mrs. Josephine Riley

Born in Sumner County, TN on July 18, 1926

Departed on January 16, 2019 and resided in Gallatin, TN

Visitation: Alexander Funeral Home and Cremation Center Thursday January 17, 2019 3:00pm to 8:00pmFriday January 18, 2019 10:00am to 11:00amA Celebration of Life: Alexander Funeral Home and Cremation Center Friday January 18, 2019 11:00am

Mrs. Josephine Austin Riley age 92, of Gallatin passed away Wednesday January 16, 2019. She was born July 18, 1926, in Sumner County, Tennessee to the late Rufus Austin, and Esma Alderson Austin.
Mrs. Riley was a homemaker and a member of the Gallatin Church of God of Prophecy.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Lovell Riley. Sons; Jerry Riley, and Barney Riley. Brothers; Willard Alderson, and Gilford Austin.
Surviving are children; Judy Bowling (Biram),Gary Riley (Joyce) , Jeanette Barton (Butch), and Glen Riley (Debi). Seven Grandchildren, Eleven Great Grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted Friday January 18, 2019, at 11 am from the Alexander Funeral Home & Cremation Center Chapel with Pastor Gary Riley and Pastor Wendell Moore officiating. Interment will follow in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Portland, Tennessee.
The family will receive friends Thursday January 17, 2019, from 3 pm until 8 pm and on Friday from 10 am until 11 am at the funeral home.

11 Comments Linda Douglas January 16, 2019 at 11:34 pm - Reply

I first met Mrs.Josephine when I worked at Fads and Fashion with Linda Webb
She was a very sweet, Godly woman
Always enjoyed being around her. Her husband too when he came
She’s enjoying Heaven now with her loved ones
Wonderful memories of Mrs. Josephine

Jan Cline January 17, 2019 at 12:12 am - Reply

I knew her as Granny Riley and she was all you would expect a granny to be,she loved her family so n much,always talking about them,but as we are told to loves others above ourself ,I think she did that very well,she always welcomed me Andale me feel very special and loved.Granny Riley will sure be missed,but I know where she is and I know we will laugh and talk again some day,prayers for all the family.

Tammy January 17, 2019 at 11:02 am - Reply

I extend my deepest condolences for the loss of your precious love one. I did not know your loved one and I cannot takeaway your pain but there is comfort in knowing the Bible speaks of the resurrection. In Acts 24:15 "There is going to be a resurrection."
Our prayers are with your family.

Bill, Angela & Colten Pierce January 17, 2019 at 4:29 pm - Reply

Our deepest condolences to the entire family, our prayers are with you!

Cleo Spears January 17, 2019 at 7:32 pm - Reply

Dear Judy, Jeanette and family so sorry for the loss of your precious mom.May God comfort each and everyone of you. Love and prayers Cleo and Shirley Spears

Cleo Spears January 17, 2019 at 7:37 pm - Reply

Dear Judy,Jeanette and family so sorry for the loss of your precious mom. May God comfort each and everyone of you. Love and prayers Cleo and Shirley Spears

Susan Bowling January 18, 2019 at 1:08 am - Reply

Judy, Jeanette, Glenn, Gary & family(s): Your Mother was most precious and loving christian lady. She will be sorely missed by each of you and by many others, but take rest and comfort in the knowledge that she is now with our Lord Christ Jesus,our Savior.

Carolyn Breakfield January 18, 2019 at 6:00 am - Reply

Dear Judy, Jeanette, Gary and Glenn,

I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Just remember, that she is safe in the arms of our precious Lord!
I will always remember her sweet and gentle spirit. She was always laughing. I am sure she is happy in heaven!
Each of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to all.

David & Sandy Bowling January 19, 2019 at 3:47 am - Reply

Judy and Family, Our deepest condolences with the passing of your Mother.

Darlene Prochaska January 21, 2019 at 1:05 am - Reply

Mrs Judy, Glen,Tracy,Ryan and families…so very sorry for loss…prayers for you all.

Paula Graham January 25, 2019 at 12:42 pm - Reply

I am so sorry to hear this. She was such a precious lady and always treated me and everyone she knew with love. Praying for you all.

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