Connie Riley Obituary

Connie L. Riley, 86 of Medina, Ohio passed away on November 3, 2025. She was born on April 29,1939 in Riverville, West Virginia to the late Victor and Beatrice (Layman) Michael. She loved Elvis Presley and enjoyed gardening, dancing and crocheting afghans. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary of the Marine Corps League and was very active in the community. Connie loved traveling and was able to travel and live all over the world with her Marine Corps husband, Haywood. In 2005, Haywood and Connie literally traveled the globe, fulfilling a promise he made on their first date. Connie loved entertaining and having company. She was known for giving her visitors gifts, no matter the occasion.

Connie is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Haywood G. Riley; loving son M. Jason Riley and his wife Heather; cherished grand-children Sarah and Becca; nephews Ken Michael, Harold Michael; nieces Jackie Montgomery and Cheryl Riley. She is preceded in death by her brother Kenneth Michael.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 3:00-7:00 pm and Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 10:30-11:30 am at Waite Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina, OH 44256. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 11:30 am. Interment will follow at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville, Ohio on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 1:15 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marine Corps League Detachment 569. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.waitefuneralhome.com.