Adelia D. Riley

Adelia D. Riley, age 91, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 4:49 P.M. Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Lane Park of Sidney, Ohio. She was born in Shelby County Ohio July 22, 1926, to the late Samuel H. and Flossie (Glick) Lotz. On September 3, 1944, she married Rev. Roger D. Riley and he preceded her in death February 5, 2009.  Also preceding her in death was a sister, Helen I. Howard and a brother, Leland Lotz.

She is survived by her daughters, Lois (Paul) Derrick, Evelyn (Jeff) Lane, and Linda (Jim) Dodge; a son, James (Claire) Riley; grandchildren, Sheila Allen, Paula (Ben) Jackson, Todd (Angie) Derrick, Adam (Maureen) Lane, Bradley (Beverly) Lane, Todd (Christine) Dodge, Asha (Tommy) Keegan, Jordin (Chris) Esserman, Kathleen Riley, and James Riley; eleven great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; brothers, Dennis (Eileen) Lotz, and Guy Lotz and his companion, Lucille and numerous nieces and nephews.

Adelia was a member of the Jackson Center United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Being a preacher’s wife, Adelia, was a big part of all Rev. Roger’s churches.  She oversaw cooking the board dinners and BBQ chicken was one of her specialties. In Ashland, she was a big part of designing a church. Adelia was a collector of many things. She loved to travel, go camping, cook, sew, and crochet. Her children referred to Adelia, as the “early audiobook” because she would read to them during their family trips. All who loved her will miss her.

Pastor Rob Ulmer will officiate a memorial service at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, September 27, 2017 at the Jackson Center United Methodist Church in Jackson Center, with visitation two hours prior to the service. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family at the Seventh Day Cemetery in Jackson Center.

The funeral arrangements are in the care of the staff of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in Jackson Center.