Ruth Bernice Riley , age 86 of Greenhill, AL passed away March 14, 2026 at home after a brief illness. 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. 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. Burial will follow in Emmaline Stutts Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are:
3 Daughters- Velda Ruth Riley Bolton (Larry) Springhill, FL
Lisa Minette Riley Vest (Tony) Killen, AL
Bridget Denise Riley Greenhill, AL
2 Brothers- William Ralph Perry, Jr. (Betty Jo) Savannah, TN
Ronnie Lee Perry (Linda) Muscle Shoals, AL
1 Sister in law- Patsy Reeves Greenhill, AL
4 Grandchildren- Cassy James (Heath Trousdale), Andrea Spike (Andrew),
Blair Farley (Kelsey Damone) & Katie Liles
3 Great Grandchildren- Marlee, Noah, & Caleb
Fur baby- Gigi Riley
Several Nieces & Nephews
Pallbearers will be: Brad Reeves, Josh Curbow, Ty Perry, Reggie Wilson,
DeWayne Riley, Patrick Smith, Josh Barnes, Frank Pratt, and Kenny Woods
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
The family would like to thank Dr. Danny McFall, Dr. Felix Morris,
Dr. Michael Cosgrove, & her favorite nurse, Brook Mansoorov
