Evantha Potts Riley Obituary

We bid farewell to Evantha Potts Riley (Denison, Texas), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 1, 2026 at the age of 93. Evantha touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Raymond Monteville Potts and Martha Scurry Potts. She is survived by: her brothers, Raymond (Bimbo) and William (Bill); her husband James Lemuel Riley (Jim); her daughters, Patsie Vaughan and Linda Knott (Kevin); her grandchildren, Aimee Knott Magness, Chris Vaughan (Melody), James Vaughan (Tishannah), Kaitlyn Baeten (Bryan), Justin Knott (Maiara) and Morgann Knott; her great grandchildren, Jaron, Trinity, Roslyn and Graham; and her great great grandchild Scarlett.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the National Park Foundation.