Marlena Riley Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Marlena Riley of Elberta, Alabama, born in Columbus, Ohio, whose life came to an end on May 17, 2024 at the age of 58, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marlena Riley to show support.
As Marlena departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Marlena. Though Marlena may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her mother Penny N. Lambrose Marsee; her daughter Elana Christine Larsen; and her grandmother Christine. She is survived by: her father Danny R. Riley of Lillian, AL; her son Julian Thigpen of Elberta, AL; her siblings, Debra Byrd of Greenup Kentucky, Veta Gerlach of Cape Girardeau, MO, Danny Wayne "Tater" Riley of Foley, AL and Sean Riley of Foley, AL; and her nephews, Derrick Byrd, Decon Riley and Silas Gerlach.
