Elizabeth Slate Riley

Elizabeth Slate Riley of Richmond, VA passed away February 12, 2018.  She was born in South Boston, VA on March 25, 1924 and was 93 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Robert Ragland Slate, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Johnson Slate. She was married to the late Rev. Frank C. Riley, Jr.   She was a member of First Baptist Church.     Elizabeth Slate Riley is survived by: One DaughterCarol Yowell (Jack) of Charlottesville, VA Three SonsRobert R. Riley (Kim) of RichmondPeter P. Riley (Janet) of NelsonLyle A. Riley (Mary) of Powhatan Seven Grandchildren Thirteen Great Grandchildren One SisterBebe Osborne of South Boston     ***Preceded in death by*** One SonCarson Riley, III BrotherRobert R. Slate, Jr.   Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Oak Ridge Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Ballance and Rev. Susan Davis officiating.   For memorials please consider First Baptist Church Building Fund, 815 North Main Street, South Boston, VA 24592.   Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.   Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.