Not Listed - 2016
Mary Elizabeth Gollihugh Riley
Mary Elizabeth Gollihugh Riley, 95, passed away at her residence Friday, July 22, 2016. She was born May 23, 1921 to Edgar and Clara Keese Gollihugh who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Sable; four brothers, Charles, Lenvil, Howard and Jerry and four sisters, Doris Stevens, Marie Callender Otworth, Freda Gollihugh and Bernice Gaspers.
She is survived by two daughters, Shirley (Loren) Gleim and Patricia (James) Riggs all of Ironton. Other survivors include two sisters, Jean Bruce and Gertie Bragg of Ironton, three grandchildren Russell (Pearlie), Barry Gleim and Christi (Scott) May; eight great grandchildren, Cassidy, Austin and Luke May, Nikki Gleim, Emily (John) Gambill, John Goodwin, Tomoro Harris and Lauren Gleim and one great, great grandchild, Collin Gleim.
Mary was known to most of her nieces and nephews as Granny Betts and she loved them as her own. She was employed at The Smart Shop and Penny’s in Ironton and Steenbergen Turkey Farm, but to her the best job was taking care of her family and friends. Her cooking was famous among those who sat at her table and many were welcomed there.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Harrison-Pyles Funeral Home in Wheelersburg, Ohio with Roger Lavender officiating and interment to follow in Buckeye Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 25, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and one hour before the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to Hospice, 1480 Central Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101.
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