Beverly J. Riley's Obituary
Mrs. Beverly Joan Riley, age 75, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at home. She was born on August 6, 1945 to Warren and Vivian (Cox) Whelchel in Crawfordsville, IN. On June 15, 1974, Beverly married Frank Riley in Pearl Harbor, HI, and he survives her. Beverly enjoyed crafting, knitting, crocheting, painting, and making dolls. She and Frank also liked watching Western movies together. Beverly is survived by her husband of 46 years, Frank; children, Millie (Ban) Roma, Patricia Graham, Frankie Riley and Tonja Riley; 18 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and two brothers and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents and five siblings. A Visitation will be held 5-7PM Tuesday, September 15 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444. A Graveside Service will be held 10AM Wednesday, September 16 at Sunrise Memorial Gardens Chapel (2188 Remembrance Dr., 49442). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Beverly’s memory may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Please feel free to share a memory with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com.
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