Dorothy Ella Riley, age 88, of Metamora, Indiana died Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at her residence in Metamora.
Born Friday, May 3, 1929 in Franklin County, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Louis T. & Mabel (Keller) Baker. She was united in marriage to Vernon Riley and he preceded her in death in 1992.
A homemaker, she had also worked for many years at the Hearthstone Restaurant in Metamora. She was a member of the old Metamora Church of Christ, and had been active with the Metamora Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary since its inception. In her leisure time she enjoyed spending time with her family, and loved playing cards, with Poker and Oldenburg Rum being her favorite games.
Survivors include two daughters, Dianna (Alan) Carey of Connersville, Indiana, Deborah Moore-Edwards of Metamora, Indiana; her favorite daughter-in-law, Kathy Riley of Batesville, Indiana; 9 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; a sister, Mildred Slagle of Metamora, Indiana and a brother, Louis ‘Bud’ Baker Jr. of Metamora, Indiana.
In addition to her parents and husband, Vernon, she was preceded in death by two sons, Tommy Riley and Buddy Riley; nine brothers & sisters; and one great-grandson.
Family & friends may visit from 9:30 A.M. until 12:00 Noon on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Metamora Church of God, 20124 U.S. Highway 52, Laurel, IN.
Rev. Wayne Ison will officiate the funeral services at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the Metamora Church of God. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Hospice of Margaret Mary Community Hospital.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Riley family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.