Dale "Earlene" (Ridenhour) Riley Obit
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Dale "Earlene" (Ridenhour)
Riley
Oct 4, 1934 - Jan 26, 2020
Posted by Ann Weber
STUMPFF FUNERAL HOME
BARTLESVILLE, WASHINGTON CO, OK
(permission granted)
Dale ‘Earlene’ (Ridenhour) Riley, gained her wings on January 26,
2020 at her home in Delaware, OK, she was 85.
Earlene was born October 4th, 1934 to Richard Clyde Ridenhour and
Pauline (Roberts) Ridenhour at the family home in Oologah. Earlene
attended Oologah-Talala schools until the 8th grade when the family
purchased and moved to the farm in the Twin Bridges Community, East of
Childers. Earlene then attended and Graduated from Childers high school
with the class of 1952. After graduation she furthered her studies at
Bartlesville Business College. From there she went on to be employed by
Phillips Petroleum Co...
Earlene met the love of her life, Richard Lee Riley Sr.; they were
married January 24, 1954 at the Twin Bridges Community Building. From
this union two sons were born, Richard Lee Riley Jr., and Randall Dale
Riley Sr... After Randy was born, she decided to leave the workforce and
then became a homemaker. When the boys entered into their school years
Earlene decided it was time to return back to work. She was employed at
various businesses over the years including Southwestern Bell,
Montgomery Ward, Home Savings and Loan, Stumpffs, and was also a
caregiver for the elderly.
Earlene was a longtime member of the Delaware First Baptist Church, as
well as a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Earlene enjoyed
reading, quilting, gardening, baking, bowling, volunteering and keeping
the nursery at church. What brought her most joy, however, was her
family. Whether it be caring for her parents, checking on her boys,
laughing with her siblings, taking the grandkids on trips, organizing
family events or fishing with Richard at Lake Fork, Texas. She no doubt
enjoyed life to the fullest.
Earlene was preceded by her parents, her sisters Donna Parrish and
Sylvia Russell, and grandson Shane Riley.
She will be missed by her husband of 66 years, Richard, son Rick
(Debbie) Riley, son Randy (Judy) Riley. Grandchildren, Heather Dawson,
Billy Dale Riley, Ashly Riley and boyfriend Billy Guthrie, Jeremiah
(Lesley) Riley, Brandi (Clint) McGee, Randall Riley, and Hayly Riley,
and 14 Great Grandchildren. Sister Pat (Jim) Ewers, Brothers Bill
(Glenda) Ridenhour, and Eddie (Deborah)Ridenhour, as well as a host of
nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
Funeral services will be held Friday January 31, 2020 at the Nowata
First Baptist Church with Pastor Tom Tanquary officiating.
Interment
will be at the Ball Cemetery, Childers, OK.
In Lieu of flowers the family asks donations to be made to Delaware
First Baptist, 10-33 Ambulance, or Nowata City County Library.
The family would like to thank, Penny Alspach, Donna Hurley, Maudie
Crawford, and Ashly Riley for the excellent care they gave Earlene.
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