Betty Lee Riley

December 18, 1933 - April 9, 2020

Betty Lee Riley age 86 of Iola, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at her home. Betty was born on December 18, 1933 in Westphalia, KS the daughter of Maurice Nelson and Hazel Fern (Good) Borror. Betty was a graduate of Garnett high school. On July 13, 1952, Betty married Wilbur L. Riley. Betty and Wilbur were married for 42 years until his death in March of 1993. Betty was a member of the Baptist Church. Betty had worked for 20 years at Gates Rubber until her retirement, prior to that she worked several years for Thompson Poultry. Betty loved to go dancing and listening to country music. Betty loved her family and always said family comes first. Her Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners she prepared for her family were fit for a king. She always had a sense of humor and looked at the positive things in life. Betty is survived by: 1 Daughter: Susan K. Sullivan and husband Rick of Iola, KS 1 Sister: Rene Ann Martin of Nix, MO 10 Grandchildren, 16 great Grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wilbur, sons Jack B and Jerry Riley, daughters Kim D. Enabiofo and Teresa Riley and 2 grandchildren Stella and Melissa Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Highland Cemetery in Iola. Due to Covid 19 restrictions there will be no visitation. Memorials have been suggested to the American Diabetes Association and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com Services entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720