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
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10 Condolence(s)
Jo Ann Borden
Friday, January 17, 2025
Praying for the Riley Family
Dot & David Key
Friday, January 17, 2025
Hugh - we are so very sorry to hear of your loss of Nancy. We are praying for you and your family.
Joan Eden
Friday, January 17, 2025
So very sorry for your loss.
Johnnie Ruth Rogillio
Friday, January 17, 2025
Huge & family, so very sorry to learn of the passing of Nancy. You were such a special couple & we enjoyed your friendship so much the years you lived in Slidell! Nancy was such a dear & special friend. Sending my condolences to you & all the family!
Nancy Cook
Friday, January 17, 2025
My condolences to the loss of your wife Nancy.
Biff and Peggy Meredith
Friday, January 17, 2025
Hugh and Family, We are so very sorry to hear that you have lost your precious Nancy. Hugh, the two of you were such a loving couple who were obviously devoted to each other. Praying that your memories of your life together will bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Biff and Peggy Meredith
Michelle Zimmerman
Friday, January 17, 2025
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Keeping you and your family in our prayers. Love, Brandon, Michelle, Carter and Peyton Zimmerman
Sharon Holland Lawson
Friday, January 17, 2025
Prayers of comfort for all this family as you gather to celebrate the life of this great lady. Her mom and dad were like family to me, and I cherish the memories that connected us all.
Patty Street
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Hugh, I am SO sorry to read of Nancy’s passing! She was such a nice person! My heart breaks for you! Please take care!
Sharon Lundquist
Thursday, January 16, 2025
I am sorry to hear of your loss. May God's peace, which surpasses all understanding, be with all of you during this time of grief.