Patricia Elizabeth (Alexander) Riley |
| Posted 2009-06-21 by Pat Wilson |
| Patricia Elizabeth Riley, 77, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 of complications due to Parkinson's disease. She was born Nov. 9, 1931 in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Eli and Adelaide Decker Alexander. Pat graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a degree in physical education. She married Donald Eugene Riley on March 14, 1952. They were together for 56 years. Pat traveled extensively. She was skilled at needlecrafts and enjoyed antiquing and discussing politics with her “Cronies.” Pat taught elementary and physical education. She remained involved in education through the PTA, the libraries and coaching sports while she raised her girls. She was passionate about Girl Scouting, was a leader and camped with her daughters' troops. Pat is survived by her husband; daughters Ann Riley-Gawura (John) of Dewitt, Mich.; Susan Jesse (David) of Orlando, Fla.; and Sally Bennett (David) of Concord, N. C. She is also survived by grandchildren; Katherine, Kristin, Nicholas, Allison, Elizabeth, Jessica and Abigail. Pat was preceded in death by sisters Dorothy Palmer, Jackie Chappelle, Louise Ceglar and Helen (Mickey) Davis. Memorial services were held in Mount Dora on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Girl Scout Hornet's Nest Council, 7007 Idlewood, Charlotte, NC 28212 (www.hngirlscouts.org) or Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Rd, Tavares, FL 32778 (www.cornerstonehospice.org) in Pat's memory. Arrangements are by Allen J. Harden Funeral Home, Mount Dora, Fla. Published in The Fountain Hills Times November 19, 2008. |
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