Cecile Rikard Corley

Cecile "Cile" Rikard Corley, passed away on September 27, 2026, at Wellmore of Lexington. She was born on December 22, 1933, in Lexington County, South Carolina, to the late Murray Crosson Rikard Sr. and Gladys Cleo Waters.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Franklin H. Corley Jr. The two were married on August 28, 1954, and shared a lifetime of love and memories until his passing on March 5, 2024.

She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Alvin E. Rikard (Betty), Murray C. Rikard Jr. (Bruce), and Narcie R. Shealy (Bill).

Early in her career, she worked briefly for the Department of Agriculture before embracing what became one of her most important roles: being a devoted wife and homemaker, raising her three children, Christopher F. Corley (Tina), Mary Ann Hickman (Bob), and Charles F. Corley (Pam).

Her family was a treasured part of her life. She was a loving grandmother to Dylan Corley, Brent Hickman, Austin Corley (Allison), and Hannah Rose Corley, and a proud greatgrandmother to Rylan. She also shared a special family bond with her stepgranddaughter, Jessi Nichols (Braden), and step great-grandchildren, Eli and Miller.

A woman of deep faith, Cile was a member of First Baptist Church of Columbia. Her love for the Lord was an important part of who she was. She had a passion for reading the Bible and sharing the Word of God with others. She also enjoyed writing, pencil drawing,

and ballroom dancing. Whether expressing her creativity, enjoying a dance, or taking golf cart rides with her grandchildren, she found joy in life's simple pleasures and in the people she loved. She will be remembered as a true Southern lady whose faith, family, and personal interests shaped a life that was uniquely her own. The memories she created and the love she shared will remain in the hearts of those who knew her.

The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to Agape Hospice, especially Hannah Sloan, and McLeod Homecare, especially Dionne Floyd, for their exceptional care, compassion, and kindness.

The family also sincerely thanks all relatives and friends for their many thoughts, prayers, phone calls, text messages, and visits during this time.

In accordance with her wishes, a private celebration of her life with immediate family was held on October 29, 2026, at Woodbridge Memorial Park.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who were blessed to know her.