Riley, Vesta Rubena

Monday, June 18, 2012

Vesta Riley

Vesta Rubena Riley, 90, Of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, died on Saturday, June 16, 2012.

Visitation with her family will be 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. on Monday, June 18, at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home.

Services will be held at Spear Funeral Home in Bruceton Mills, W.V. Burial will be in Sand Spring Cemetery in Friendsville, Md.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to: Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org and honor Ms. Riley's memory.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.

Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, Tn. 37379.

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