May 25, 2023

Geraldine Marie Riley

Posted May 25, 2023 2:13 AM
<b>Geraldine Marie Riley</b>
Geraldine Marie Riley

Geraldine Marie Riley, 91, of Inman, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Pleasant View Home in Inman. She was born November 12, 1931 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Glenn Linfred and Edith Lucille (Coulter) Current.

She graduated from Arkansas City High School in Arkansas City, Kansas with the class of 1950. Geraldine later graduated from the William Newton Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1951.

Geraldine was united in marriage to Chester Arnold “Chet” Riley on July 21, 1952 in Braman, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on October 29, 1960.

She worked many years helping others as a CMA/CNA for Presbyterian Manor in Arkansas City. Geraldine later moved to Inman where she worked at Pleasant View Home until her retirement.

Geraldine attended Inman Mennonite Church. She was an avid Chiefs and KU basketball fan. Above all, she loved spending time with her friends and family, and helping others.

She is survived by her son, Mark (Jacci) Riley of Inman; daughter, Cheryl Riley of Blue Springs, MO; two grandchildren, Michelle (Cory) Neufeld of Inman, and Erin Riley of Kansas City, KS; and three great-grandchildren, Avery, Harper and Dakota Neufeld.

Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Melvin Current.

Private family graveside services will be held at Hope Cemetery in Arkansas City. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant View Home (to go towards Walnut Court) in care of Buhler Mortuary, PO Box 589, Buhler, KS 67522.