Alice Summerlin Riley (Mrs. William O. Riley) died peacefully Sunday, December 28, 2014. Alice Riley, the daughter of Ella Mae and William Summerlin was born in Newnan, GA. Alice is survived by her husband, William Riley, his two sons William Jr, and his wife Nancy, John and his wife Sheila and four grandchildren, Robert Riley, Sally Riley, David Riley and Heather Riley and five great grandchildren, Brooke Riley, Emilee Riley, Brett Riley, Alex Riley and Marina Riley. Bill Riley and his entire family are grateful to Marlene Pennycooke and to Delores Hope for the wonderful care they provided for Alice during her illness. Alice’s life was characterized by her warmth, her faithful and undying love for her family and her dedication to serve in her church and in the community in which it’s serves. Following her graduation from Business School Alice was employed by the State of Georgia where she worked until her marriage to Bill Riley in1958. She loved and embraced Bill’s family as if they were her own. Alice served on the Board of Directors of Eventide, a home for elderly women and when the home was sold the board contributed the proceeds of the sale to The Foundation of Wesley Woods. Thereafter, for several years, she served on the Board of Directors of Wesley Woods. For more than 42 years she served as a volunteer for the residents of Budd Terrace and the patients at the Health Center. In appreciation for her dedication and service to Wesley Woods the Chapel at Wesley Woods Towers was named the ”Alice S. Riley Chapel”. Alice was an active and dedicated member of Northside United Methodist Church for more than 56 years. She was active in several areas of the church and she and Bill worked as a team for Pastoral Care visiting the sick and delivering flowers to members hospitalized or unable to attend church. The family will receive friends at H. M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Rd., NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 Tuesday, December 30, 2014 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. The memorial service will be held at Northside United Methodist Church at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 31, 2014 with Dr. G. Gil Watson officiating. A reception will follow the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Foundation of Wesley Woods, 1817 Clifton Rd. Atlanta, GA 30329, or Northside United Methodist Church, 2799 Northside Drive N.W. Atlanta, GA 30305.
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