September 11, 2019
Nancy Lee Riley age 77 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at her residence. She was born March 25, 1942 to her parents, the late Raymond Earl and Bonnie Bell Wilson Turner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her step-children, Steven, Fredrick, and Cathy Riley; sisters, Lou Ella James, and Lou Anna Gibson; brothers, Ernie and Walter Turner and Bobby Cummins. Mrs. Riley was a housewife and a member of the Sympathy Club at General Motors. She is survived by husband, Martin Riley, Jr., of Smithville; children, Timothy Riley of Smithville, Martin Riley, III. of Cookeville, and Christina Snipes of Smithville; step-children, David Riley of Ind., Debra Beechum of McMinnville, Michael Riley of Ind., Connie Alley of Ind., Patricia Eckels of Sparta, Cheryl Riley of Ind., Daniel Gress of New York; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; sisters Georgia Ann Little of Smithville, and Teresa Toy of Ind.; half brothers, Michael Turner, Johnny Turner and Ricky Turner. There will be a viewing for family and friends Friday September 13, 2019 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Following the visitation the family has honored Mrs. Riley’s request to be cremated. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to be made to the American Cancer Society. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements…