Dorothy "Dot" Ann Riley

Dot was born on September 15, 1929, in Ballard County, KY to the late Vera Mae Moss Gilliam and the late Joe Heber Gilliam. The family moved to Russellville in 1930. She worked as a bookkeeper at the Russellville Bus Station for many years, eventually becoming a full-time homemaker. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Temple.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Miller Riley; her sister, Mary Jo Dew; and her brothers, Paul Gilliam and Ralph Gilliam.

Dot is survived by her nephew and caregiver, Kevin Dew (Hal Platt) of Atlanta; many nieces and nephews; and her loving caregivers, Beverly, Jackie, June, and Lydia.

Visitation will be from 11:00 to 12:00 on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Summers and Son Funeral Home in Russellville, followed by a graveside service in Maple Grove Cemetery with the Reverend Michael Nichols officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held in Atlanta at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Temple, 395 S. Main Street, Russellville, KY.