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Stella Riley Obituary

Stella H. Riley, 71, of Louisville, died Monday. She retired from University of Louisville Hospital. She is survived by her children, John (Sue) Riley Jr., Marsha and Robert Riley, Idella (Lonnie) Richardson, Aggie (James) Henderson, Teresa Allen and Alice Butler; a brother, James (Annette) Hill; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at A.D. Porter & Sons, 1300 W. Chestnut St., with burial in Green Meadows Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Thursday.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Oct. 8, 2003.

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Lisa Grant

October 10, 2003

Nicole--

God has blessed you with an Angel and now he has come to take her home. This is a celebration of joy and Thanksgiving of Grandma homecoming. May God bless you and your family.

Love, Peace & Blessings....

Lisa Grant & Family

Ronda McKinney

October 9, 2003

Nicole, My prayers are with you and your family. Your grandmother was a very specilal lady. She will be greatly missed by all.

Tiffany Nelson

October 8, 2003

To The Entire Riley Family, I would like to send you my condolences and that each of you will remain in my prayers.

Sharena Bobbitt

October 8, 2003

Nicole, I only met your Grandmother once, and she was a very sweet person. My prayers are with you and your family through these difficult times. May god continue to watch over and keep you.

Ann Davis

October 8, 2003

Wonderful memories of you will forever be cherished in my heart and in my soul. Fly like the Angel that you are.

Sharon Davis and Family

October 8, 2003

To the family of Stella Jones, You are all in my thoughts and in my prayers. God Bless You.

Bernice Jones

October 8, 2003

John, Sue & family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mel & Bernice Jones

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