Evelyn Belle Riley Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on April 20, 2026, at the age of 97, Evelyn Belle Riley of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, born in New London, Iowa passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jack Beames and Hattie Beames (Brown); her husband Virgil Riley; her daughters-in-law, Pat, Barb and Lynn Riley; her grandson Nick; and her siblings, Don Beames, Dean Stafford, Paul Stafford, Ruth Yakle, Fern Hille and Pauline Hinkle.
She is survived by: her stepfather Glen Stafford; her sons, Lynn Riley of Mt. Pleasant, Lyle Riley of Wasilla, AK, Gary Riley (Teresa) of Muscatine, Gregg Riley (Cindy) of Mt. Pleasant and Karl Riley of New London; her siblings, Violet Mills of Mt. Pleasant and Wayne Stafford (Connie); her grandchildren, Bill (Holli), Scott (Tina), Jeff, Brandon Cale (Erin), Jason (Theresa), Josh (Sandra), Mike (Tiffany), Jordan (Brooke), Amber (Mike), Kelsey (Josh) and Katie (Sean); and her granddaughter-in-law Samantha.
Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Relay for Life.
