Lora Janet Riley's obituary , Passed away on August 28, 2026 in Mount Olive, Mississippi

Lora Janet Riley

September 21, 1957 - August 28, 2026 (68 years old)

Mount Olive, Mississippi

Lora Janet Riley's obituary , Passed away on August 28, 2026 in Mount Olive, Mississippi

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Lora Janet Riley

September 21, 1957 - August 28, 2026 (68 years old)

Mount Olive, Mississippi

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Lora Janet Riley Obituary

The family announces the passing of Lora Janet Riley (Mount Olive, Mississippi) on August 28, 2026. Lora, born on September 21, 1957, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lora Janet Riley or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, D. W. Puckett and Iva N. Puckett; and her sister Diana Gibbs. She is survived by: her close friend R. M. Riley; her children, Kathy Powell and Carl D. Powell (Tonya); her grandchildren, April Saffold, Austin Riley, Britney Fields (Caleb), Gabby Powell and Gabriel Powell; her great grandchildren, Lydia, Jackson and David Fields; and her sister Dewana K. Perry (Carl).

Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 2nd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Sardis Baptist Church (93 Scr 40, Mt Olive, MS 39119). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 2nd 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Colonial Chapel Magee and Mendenhall Funeral Home



Wed

Sep 02

Visitation

Sardis Baptist Church
93 Scr 40, Mt Olive, MS 39119

Wed

Sep 02

Funeral service

Sardis Baptist Church
93 Scr 40, Mt Olive, MS 39119

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