Darlene Riley

Darlene Cox Riley, a lifelong resident of Humboldt, Tennessee, passed away on December 19, 2023, at the age of 81. She was born in Alamo, TN, on October 18, 1942. She spent her professional career as a bookkeeper for CO-OP in Alamo, TN and then retired from Shoaf Cotton Co., where her honesty and integrity were always at the forefront of her work and she was a loyal friend and co-worker. She was a longtime member of Truth Ministries Church in the Quincy community, where she served as church treasurer for many years. This faith was also evident in her personal life, as she was a selfless caregiver for many of her family members. She had a creative spirit, often found crafting handmade jewelry and engaging in various other crafts.

Widowed, Darlene was preceded in death by her husband, Jackey Riley; her parents, Earnest Cox and Mary Emison; her siblings, Jean Holden and Larry Emison; her sister, Joan Speer; and her nephew, Keith Speer. She leaves behind a loving family, including her niece, Arnetta Speer; her nephew, Brad (Jane) Holden; her great-nieces, Kate (Nick) Taylor, Anna (Jake) Gant, Paige (Luke) Freeman, and Amber Speer; her great-nephew, Chase Holden; her great-great-nephew, Jett Gant; her great-great-nieces, Audra Gant and Charlotte Gant; and her brother-in-law, Lloyd Speer. Darlene will be greatly missed by her loved ones and the many people whose lives she touched.

A graveside service to honor Darlene's life was held on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Salem Church Cemetery in Gadsden, Tennessee. Darlene's legacy of love, compassion, and integrity will always be remembered.

We encourage those who knew and loved Darlene to share their memories of her, and upload photos to her memorial page.

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