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Obituary For Pauline O. Riley

Place of Service: Buffalo United Methodist Church

Date of Service: Sunday, July 23rd, 2023 At: 11a.m.

Visitation: Saturday, July 22nd, 2023

Internment: Buffalo Church Cemetery

Pauline Olive Riley was born on July 2nd, 1938 to Clattie Mae Olive Collins and Arthur Olive of Dossville, Ms. She began her education in Dossville, where she attended Rayford Elementary School an Conway Vocational High School. After moving to Kosciusko, Ms. she attended Tipton Street High School.

Pauline accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age a Delydia Hill M.B. Church before moving to Kosciusko. She later became a member of Buffalo United Methodist Church, where she served as a faithful member who loved the Lord until her death.

She was united in holy matrimony to A.G. Riley on September 19th, 1957. To this union 7 children were born.

Pauline was a cook at Moffet's Grocery, Handy Mart, and Dixie Kreme. She was well known for those “Good Hamburger.” She was the sweetest person that you could ask for. She had the purest spirit and was loved by all who knew her.

Pauline departed this life on Monday, July 17th, at home surrounded by her children. Three daughters preceded her in death: Linda Riley Roundtree, Ruby Riley Burkhead, and Shelia Renay Riley. Brothers Arthur Levon Olive, Maurice A. Collins, Willie Terry Collins, Johnny Larry Collins and sister Mary Ruth Collins also proceeded her in death.

Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: James (Vechatia) Riley of Mobile, Al, Arthur G. Riley Jr., William Charles Riley, and Christine (Johnnie) Adams of Kosciusko, Ms; ten grand children; three great grandchildren; sisters Celeste McKinley and Georgia Mae Collins of Milwaukee, WI; brother Steven A. Collins of Milwaukee, WI; two bonus brothers Moses (Stephanie)Wingard of Kosciusko, Ms. and Alfred (Brenda) Riley of Madison, WI; a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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