Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“E.J.” Elva J. FOSTER [57822], [57823]
BirthSep 26, 1957, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [57823]
DeathOct 31, 2016, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [57823]
BurialGuilford Memorial Park, 6000 High Point Rd, Greensboro, North Carolina [57823]
Spouses
BirthAug 30, 1956, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [57822]
DeathJun 1, 2014, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [57822]
BurialGuilford Memorial Park, 6000 High Point Rd, Greensboro, North Carolina [57822]
FatherHubert Lloyd RILEY (1920-1985)
MotherFlonnie Daisy PETTIGREW (1921-1985)
MarriageJun 4, 1988 [57822]
Obituary Online notes for “E.J.” Elva J. FOSTER
GREENSBORO Elva J. Riley, "E.J.," 59, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016. E.J. was born on September 26, 1957 in Greensboro, NC, the daughter of James Wycliff and Ruby Louis Baldwin Foster.

She worked with Ross Dress for Less as a manager.

She loved the beach, her grandchildren and any time she could spend with family and friends.

She spent most weekends bundled up at different ice rinks, cheering for her son and his hockey team. She will be deeply missed.

E.J. was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerry Wayne Riley, in 2014.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children; Justin Riley of Greensboro, NC and Jason Riley of New Hampshire, special daughter, Crystal Faulkner of Greensboro; sister, Brenda Stewart of Burlington, brother, James Foster of Greensboro and sister-in- law, Kay R. Berkeley and husband Bill of Gibsonville; niece, Ashley Deel of Greensboro and nephew, Chad Berkeley of Gibsonville; two grandchildren, Peyton Jean Riley and Hunter James Riley, and their mother, Lindsay Nadratowski.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, 2 p.m. at Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel with burial to follow at Guilford Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday evening at the funeral home.

Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel is assisting the Riley family.

Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.
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Obituary Online notes for Jerry Wayne (Spouse 1)
JERRY W. RILEY GREENSBORO Mr. Jerry W. Riley, 57, of Greensboro, peacefully passed away in his sleep on June 1, 2014, at Moses Cone Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2014 at Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel, 6000 High Point Road, in Greensboro.

Burial will follow in Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery.

Born in Greensboro on August 30, 1956, to the late Hubert and Flonnie Riley, Jerry was of the Baptist faith.

He retired from the Greensboro News & Record as a manager.

Jerry was an all-around sportsman. He had a passion for hockey, both ice and roller, but also loved watching the Panthers play football, NASCAR races, and he was a huge Tarheel fan. Jerry took great pride in the upkeep of his yard and pool.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Elva "E.J." Riley, of the home.

Jerry and E.J. would have celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary today, June 4th.

He is also survived by two sons, Jason Riley of New Hampshire and Justin Riley and his fiance Lindsay of New Jersey; special daughter, Crystal Faulkner of Greensboro; sister, Kay R. Berkeley and her husband Bill of Gibsonville; and two grandchildren, Peyton Jean Riley and Hunter James Riley, both of New Jersey.

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - Wednesday, June 4, 2014
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