Glenda Allene Riley

April 13, 1935 - June 24, 2020

Glenda Allene Riley was a wife, a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother daughter, sister aunt and a friend to many. On the evening of June 24, 2020 Glenda transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior. Glenda was born to parentage of the late Junius and Inez Jones on April 14, 1935, in Dallas, Texas. Proceeding her in death are five brothers three sisters and a daughter. On December 26, 1956, Glenda married the love of her life James Carrell Riley. From this union she raised three sons and a daughter that she loved dearly. Her daughter Carol proceeded her in death. Glenda will be remembered for her loving and welcoming personality. She could crochet the perfect blanket and beat you in many rounds of card games in the same day. She loved her family dearly and visiting her home in South Central L.A. was always the highlight of family trips to California. Glenda was a dedicated member of Three Oaks Baptist Church in Los Angeles, CA. Glenda leaves to cherish her memories a husband James Carrell Riley, three sons Andre Riley of DeSoto, James (Patrice) Riley of DeSoto, Cedric Riley of Lancaster, California. One sister Marcia Rose White of Dallas, and one Cousin Debra Jones of Dallas. 12 Grandchildren; Tameka Thomas, LaKurtis Thomas, Alexander (Jayme) Riley, Hillary Novy, Mariah (Jobiar) Deterville, Kyle Novy-Riley, Jasmine (Karl) Wesley, Jaime (Rainey) Sternes, Jayda Riley, Chavonne (Aaron) Sanders, Nicole Riley, and Cedric Riley. 24 Great grandchildren, Emon Westbrook, DaiNautica Joseph, Dasani Thomas, LaCresha Collins, Tajh Thomas, Amari Riley, Jaqobi Riley, Kateri Deterville, Cecilia Deterville, Lucy Deterville, Kamden Wesley, Karter Wesley, Kyrin Wesley, Riley Sternes, Leilani Sanders, Layla Sanders, Latylya Sanders, Lakayla Sanders, Lanya Sanders, Lashaya Sanders, Lamya Sanders, Aaron Sanders, Simone Riley, Keymore Riley and a hosts of relatives and dear friends. Later once it is safe for family gathering of large groups, we plan to have a Celebration of Life. We will be in contact at that time. Cards can be sent to: The family of Glenda Riley c/o James Riley 1310 Indian Creek Drive DeSoto, Texas 75115 We know that God is too wise to make a mistake. He is too kind to be unkind and too merciful to leave us without a comforter. We would like to thank you for calls, flowers and especially your prayers. It is because of friends like you that our hearts and life are made richer. God Bless each and every one of you. The Family of Glenda Allene Riley Psalm 23 The Lord is my Shepard; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restores my soul: He leadeth me in the path of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear me evil: for thou art with me. Thy rod and staff they comfort me. Thou, preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anoint my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.