Ruth Bernice Riley

Ruth Bernice Riley , age 86 of Greenhill, AL passed away March 14, 2026 at home after a brief illness.  She was a native of Lauderdale County,AL, a homemaker, of the Pentecostal faith, and attended Triumph Church in Lawrenceburg, TN. She loved sewing, baking, flower arranging, country music, and her grandkids.  Funeral Services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00 am.  David Matthews & Jimmy Turnbow will be officiating.  Burial will follow in Emmaline Stutts Cemetery.  

Visitation will be from 5:00  to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.

Survivors are:

3 Daughters-                     Velda Ruth Riley Bolton (Larry)             Springhill, FL

                                         Lisa Minette Riley Vest (Tony)                  Killen, AL

                                         Bridget Denise Riley                                   Greenhill, AL

2 Brothers-                      William Ralph Perry, Jr. (Betty Jo)         Savannah, TN

                                          Ronnie Lee Perry (Linda)                       Muscle Shoals, AL

1 Sister in law-              Patsy Reeves                                                 Greenhill, AL

4 Grandchildren- Cassy James (Heath Trousdale), Andrea Spike (Andrew),

Blair Farley (Kelsey Damone) & Katie Liles

3 Great Grandchildren- Marlee, Noah, & Caleb

Fur baby- Gigi Riley

Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: Husband- Elmer Grady Riley

Parents- William Ralph Perry Sr. & Mamie Lee Scott Perry

Sisters- Shirley Ann Perry Wilson

Mary Paulette Perry Walker

Grandson- Michael Allan Bolton

The family would like to thank Dr. Danny McFall, Dr. Felix Morris,

Dr. Michael Cosgrove, & her favorite nurse, Brook Mansoorov