Florence Riley

Riley, Florence Connors

79, beloved wife of the late William E. Riley, Sr., died June 13, 2009, surrounded by her five devoted children: Peggy Joe McHugh, Kate Don Chatten, Molly, William, Jr. Mandi and Patty Louis Rosales. Dear Sister of Joan, John, Kathleen, the late Michael and C. Patrick Connors. Loving Nana to Colin, Erin and Kevin Chatten; Ellen, Mary Beth and Joey McHugh; Katie and Billy Friedman; Megann and Edward Riley Rosales; and Braedan Connors Riley. Special Aunt and Cousin to many whom Florence loved dearly. Florence was a resident of Wittmann, AZ and Wauconda, IL and a longtime resident of La Grange Park, IL. Throughout Florence’s life, she remained truehearted to her husband Bill, who died in 1994. Florence showed true unconditional love and left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm, Tuesday, June 16, with a Rosary at 7:00 pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am, Wednesday, June 17, at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 17111 W. Bell Road, Surprise, AZ.

Interment to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 10045 W. Thomas Rd, Avondale, AZ.