Mrs. Ruthalia D. Riley
March 3, 2024
Mrs. Ruthalia D. Riley , 81, of Augusta, GA, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on March 3, 2024 . She was born on February 10, 1943, in Augusta, GA, to the late Ernest Marion Dixon and Fannie Ruth Dixon.
Mrs. Riley graduated from Lucy C. Laney High School and Paine College with a degree in Early Education. She was a dedicated educator for 31 years, retiring from T. Harry Garrett Elementary.
She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Wilford (Alex) Riley; daughter, Danielle Riley and granddaughter, Alexis Brown of Atlanta, GA; sister, Ernestine Williams; nephew, Sean Williams; niece, Genai Lane; great-nephew, Rufus Jones IV; and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 11, 2024 at 12:00 noon from Williams Memorial CME Church, 1630 Fifteenth Street. Interment will be in Southview Cemetery, 1102 Nellieville Road, Augusta, GA.
W.H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706)722-6401
Ernest Jones sent Living Spirit Dishgarden for Ruthalia D. Riley - March 09, 2024
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My dear God-Mother, Since the first couple of years of my life you were an inspiration to me. Thank you for teaching me to be a woman and I will cherish the memories we shared forever. Rest well sweet lady until we meet again, I love you ❤️ My sincere sympathies are with you Alex, Danielle and the rest of the family.
With all my love. Vicki Spruill Brown
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