Geraldine "Jerry" Riley

On December 20th, 2015, Geraldine went to be with the Lord. She is pre-deceased by her husband of 59 years, Travis Edward Riley. Jerry is the beloved mother of Karen Galena, Susan Colbeck (Don) and Laurie Jenkins (Keith). Grandmother to Angela Gilchriest (Andy), Kendall Hayward (Itzel), Carla Colbeck, Stephen Galena (Lucy), Travis Hayward (Deanna), Amy Galena, Laura Chapman (Josh). Great Grandmother to Elaina and Spencer Hayward.

Jerry was born in Houston Texas to Frank and Valeria Kloc of Bremond Texas. She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. She was dedicated to her community of Hillshire Village where she served as a City Alderman and the VFW Women’s Auxiliary Post 8790.

Jerry was proud to be of Polish heritage and was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish church in Houston. Jerry was laid to eternal rest with her husband Travis at Veterans Cemetery of Houston. Until we meet again in heaven, you will be forever missed.