Nancy L. Riley's obituary , Passed away on May 31, 2025 in Chillicothe, Ohio

Nancy L. Riley

February 16, 1931 - May 31, 2025 (94 years old)

Chillicothe, Ohio

Nancy L. Riley's obituary , Passed away on May 31, 2025 in Chillicothe, Ohio

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Nancy L. Riley

February 16, 1931 - May 31, 2025 (94 years old)

Chillicothe, Ohio

Nancy L. Riley Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Nancy L. Riley of Chillicothe, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Nancy left this world on May 31, 2025 at the age of 94, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Nancy L. Riley or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Millard Downs and Elizabeth Moody Downs; her husband Jack E. Riley; her granddaughter Heather Dennis; and her siblings, Eva Adrian (John), Bee Graves (Clark), Florence McDaniels (Herb), Mary Austin (Dave), Maggie Boystel (Raymond), Carolyn Wahlen (Orn), Jane Miller (Paul), Jim Downs (Helen), Wes Sr. Downs (Margaret) and Opal Fabel.

She is survived by: her children, Jackie Jo Wallace of Chillicothe, Craig Steven Riley of Chillicothe and Missy Landrum (Charles) of New Orleans; her great grandchildren, Jason, Carrie, Stefanie, Danielle, Mandy, Brandy, Stacy, Ricky, Silvia "Gracie", Noah, Brian, Kevin, Sebastian, Corey, Gregory, Michaela, Cody, Collins, Josh and Peyton; her brother Tom Downs (Louise) of Texas; her nephew Roger Downs (Sue) of Chillicothe; her daughter-in-law Joyce Riley; and her sister-in-law Joyce Townsend.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 5th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Ware Funeral Home (121 W 2nd St, Chillicothe, OH 45601). A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 6th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ware Funeral Home



Thu

June 05

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Ware Funeral Home
121 W 2nd St, Chillicothe, OH 45601

Fri

June 06

Funeral service

10:30 AM

Ware Funeral Home
121 W 2nd St, Chillicothe, OH 45601

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