Dorothy (Sizemore) Riley

Dorothy Riley, 89, former resident of Leslie County, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, in Melbourne, Florida. Born on March 1, 1935, in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Bige and Alice Bowling Sizemore.  Dorothy spent the majority of her life in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she built a legacy of love and devotion to her family.

After dedicating 25 years of her career at Clermont County Hospital, Dorothy retired to focus on her most cherished role—being a grandmother. She poured her heart into family, finding immeasurable joy in the laughter and milestones of her grandchildren, who were the greatest joy in her life.

Dorothy was proud of her faith and instilled the importance of spiritual values in her family. A devout Christian, she believed in the power of faith and prayer, guiding her loved ones with her unwavering beliefs. She was the core of their religious upbringing, demonstrating through her actions the profound impact that love for the Lord can have on one’s life.

Her hobbies included cooking and spending quality time with her family, further showcasing her nurturing spirit. Dorothy enjoyed bringing loved ones together around the dinner table, creating lasting memories that will be treasured by those who knew her.

Dorothy leaves behind her loving family: two sons, Tom and Tammie Riley of Melbourne, Florida, and Danny Riley of Cincinnati, Ohio; two daughters, Madeline Riley of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mary Jo Harvey of Loveland, Ohio; one brother, James and Betty Sizemore of London, Kentucky; sisters Jessie Snyder of Connersville, Indiana, and Easter Hensley of London, Kentucky; along with her cherished nine grandchildren, a host of treasured great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her late husband McKinley Riley, her beloved son Donald Riley, and five sisters, Eva Smallwood, Ora Bell, Martha Bray, Daisy Estep, and Hallie Hensley.

The funeral service to commemorate the life of Dorothy Riley will be held at 11am Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Couch's Fork Church of God at Bear Branch, KY with pastor Joey Burns officiating.

Interment will follow in the Couch's Fork Cemetery at Thousandsticks, KY.

Friends and family may gather for visitation from 5pm until 8pm Friday evening at Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home. 

Arrangements are being handled carefully under the direction of Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home