of Little Rock, AR

December 6, 1939 - January 15, 2025

Nancy Lynn Riley, age 85 of Little Rock, Arkansas, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. She was born on December 6, 1939, in Crossett, Arkansas. She married Hubert C. Riley, Jr. on January 27, 1962, and the two were married for 63 years. After graduating from Arkansas State Teachers College in 1961, she taught in the Jacksonville, Little Rock and Pine Bluff school districts. Nancy was an avid tennis player and participated in league tennis until she was 80 years old.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, James and Dorothy Armstrong. She is survived by her husband, Hubert; sister, Judy Clyburn; sister-n-law, Beth Morgan; three children, Kim Riley Linam (Mark), Kathy Riley Bryant (Larry) and Greg Riley (Christy); five grandchildren, Meredith Linam Avise, Kirk Linam, Emma Riley Feyas, Eryn Riley Collier, Riley Bryant and one great-grandchild, Warren Riley Avise.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025 at 9:00 am followed by a Celebration of Life at 10:00 am at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 I-30, Little Rock, AR. Pastor Mark Norman will be officiating.

A graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm at Rawls Cemetery in Crossett, Arkansas. The family will receive friends and family after the graveside service at First Baptist Church of Crossett.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Highland Valley United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com