You gave me strength and balance when I didn't even know that what I needed mom.
Thank you

Anita and I have been friends for over 14 years when I moved to AR. We were in Catholic daughters and were both lectors and leaders for Rosary at St John’s   She was very special to me and I will miss her

Shirley.

Anita How I’ll miss you my dear friend 💚❤️18 years ago we both our beautiful Baby Pearl of the Orient from you , you wanted to show her in dog shows but she wasn’t going to do it😙 soo I begged you to let us have her! So 6 months We came to get her🙏❤️she was beautiful. We became great friends that moment you loved pekenese dogs and so did I.
My Dad bought me my 1 when I was 4 years old! Had them all my life like Anita. You will truly be missed in my world and in the show dogs pekenese world I love you and I see you oneday again thanks for a wonderful friendship ❤️🙏❤️🙏
Lou Earle Deason 🙌😘🙏

I’m so sorry to hear of Anita’s passing. She is now side by side with her late husband, Al Riley from the Garland County Sheriffs Department. She was always willing to help the GCSD in anyway possible. Very lovely lady that will truly be missed in all ways. RIP Anita.

I am so very sorry to hear about Anita passing. I worked with her at the Garland County Sheriff Department. She was a very nice and caring lady always helping out people. I enjoyed working with her and value her as a good person and friend. My condolences to Layne and all of her family and friends. Prayers for comfort to all the family.

I met Anita due to our mutual love of Pekingese dogs on a group we both belonged to, Pekepals. In addition she read about the passing of my mom's Pekingese on a breeders' page, and that I was looking for a Peke for Mom.  Anita wrote me privately, and told me about  Haley, a  3 year old Pekingese girl she had, that she dearly loved. Anita was considering that Haley might be happier as an only dog. Haley and my mom were meant to be together. I will forever be grateful to Anita for letting my mom have Haley. Mom and Haley and Anita are all in heaven now, and I hope Anita can feel how grateful Mom is.  Anita was a very sweet person. I'm sorry for all the losses  she had of dear ones in her life.   I hope she is with all the loved ones and dogs who passed before her.

My friend, I will surely miss you and look forward to seeing you again in heaven. I met Anita through our mutual love of Pekingese dogs and a group we both joined. We hosted a gathering for them in Hot Springs together and became close friends. We had an immediate bond and felt like sisters. I felt warmth, love, and the presence of the Holy Spirit when I spent time in her home. She trusted me to take care of her Pekingese dog when she became weakened too much to care for him. I am honored by her trust. We shared our love for the dogs, the same name, and a love for our Lord Jesus Christ. I am grateful for the friendship we shared. She will be in my heart until I see her again. May God bless and comfort her family who she loved so very much.

For Jeremy and family. She was my best friend for life. She loved you so much and the grandkids . She will always be in my heart. Love to you all.

My dear friend and colleague at the Garland county sheriff ofc she was constantly trying to help people out as much as she possibly could my condolences to Jeremy I have known him since he was little my heart goes out to his family I’ll never forget you my dear friend

I am so sorry to hear of your passing. We had some great times from the Sheriff Deputy days and throughout our friendship. Rest in Peace my friend.

OBITUARY

Anita Lynn Riley

March 18, 1954 – February 16, 2026

Gross Funeral Home

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