Helen E Riley, 74, of Kansas City, MO passed away on May 15th, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Helen was born May 7th, 1950 in Moundsville, WV. The daughter of William Thomas Jenkins and Wilma Bertha Jenkins. Helen was happily married to Gerald Wayne Riley for 56 years. Survivors include husband Gerald Wayne Riley and their children Franklin (Patty), Robert (Michelle), Tamra (Karl), Annisha (Josh), daughter-in-law Katie of late husband Larry; and 13 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, and sister Harriett (Melvin). Preceded in death by her parents, sister Ruth Cain; brothers William Jenkins and Thomas Jenkins, and youngest son Larry Riley. Helen was a collector of many things, including 58 cookie jars and many Denim Days. Helen met husband Wayne while training him at Lehr’s Restaurant in Augusta, KS. She spent many years working customer service before getting her CDL and then spent 6 years as a co-driver on the road with her husband, Wayne.