Geraldine M. Riley, 85, of Jefferson, IA.
Born: February 23, 1918
Died: February 7, 2004

Geraldine Marcelle Riley was born February 23, 1918 in Ferguson, Iowa. She was the daughter of Issac Newton Buckles and Lois Ann Bellefeuille Buckles.

Geraldine was raised in Perry, Iowa. She attended school in Perry where she played basketball. Geraldine graduated with the class of 1934.

On August 24, 1935, Geraldine was married to Roland Riley at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. The couple lived in Perry for a short time, then moved to El Cajon, California where they lived for many years while Roland was serving the United States Navy.

Geraldine and her husband moved back to Iowa and lived in Rippey from 1947 until 1960, then moved to Jefferson.

Geraldine was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson. She belonged to the Catholic Daughters and sang in St. Joseph’s church choir. She worked at the food pantry, and was a member of the Iowa Law Enforcement Association Auxiliary. She had been a matron at the jail during the time when the jail was the sheriff’s residence

In October 2001, Geraldine became a resident of the Jefferson Manor. There, she died February 7, 2004 at the age of 85 years. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband Roland who died in 1980; a son, Terry Riley who died in 1987; two brothers, one sister, and one grandson.

Surviving are two daughters: Judy Crabtree of Redfield, IA and Patricia Riley of Grand Junction, IA; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.