Jo Sue Riviere

A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM in Parkhill Cemetery with Pastor Kyle Jackson of Church of the Highlands officiating. Toby Gilliland of Gentian Baptist will be Minister of Music. Family will greet friends at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM with a procession into Parkhill after visitation.

She was born on August 31, 1930 to the late Velma and Henry Holcombe in Birmingham, Alabama. Jo Sue was married to the late Hal Richey Riviere, Jr. and together they called Columbus, Georgia home where they raised their four children. She worked for GMAC Financial for many years. After retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her family and tending to her flowers in her yard. She was an excellent cook; her family loved her banana pudding, turkey and dressing, and her sweet potato soufflé. Jo Sue was Christian by faith, it was top priority to her. She was a member of Gentian Baptist Church for many years. Jo Sue will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Jo Sue is preceded in death by her parents, Velma and Henry Holcombe; her husband, Hal; her son-in-law, Greg Yates; sisters: Dot Cheatum, Elsie Cornelius, and Edna Conner; her brother, Buddy Holcombe.

Jo Sue Riviere is survived by her children: Deborah Yates, Jennifer Knight, David (Shara) Riviere, and Daniel Riviere; her grandchildren: Hal Richey Riviere, III, Leah (Cam) Kersey, Will Yates, Justin (Lindsey) Riviere, Jamie (Jeremy Evans) Riviere, Jessika (Chris) Mallory, and Cole Knight; four great grandchildren: Yates Kersey, Ella Kersey, Juniper Mallory and Rivi Mallory; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.