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Delphine Ann Schwarz Riley

1941 - 2020

Delphine Ann Schwarz Riley obituary, 1941-2020, Baton Rouge, LA

BORN

1941

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Delphine Riley Obituary

Delphine Ann Schwartz Riley was born on June 10, 1941 in Natchez, Mississippi. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2020 at the age of 79. She was a native of Plaquemine, Louisiana and lived In Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was a graduate of St. John Catholic high school in Plaquemine, where she was the The salutatorian and Voted most likely to succeed by her classmates. She was also awarded the Betty Crocker homemaker of tomorrow. She attended Louisiana State University. On September 10, 1959 she met Kenneth the love of her life at the LSU parade grounds. They never left each other's side after that moment. They married on January 21, 1961. They would have been married 60 years come This January. Every Sept 10 they would visit the site where they first met. She was the mother of two sons Michael Patrick Riley and Glenn David Riley And a daughter Eileen Marie Riley. Two grandchildren Charles McNeil Riley and Glenn Eliza Riley To which her world revolved around. She genuinely was full of love for her family. Her career took her to many different places from working in interior design, as a realtor, the insurance industry, and financial advising led her to a vast knowledge base that she shared with many people along the way. Her first job was at Kemtech Laboratories where she made many lifelong friends. She enjoyed every position she held and learned as much as she could about every aspect of the respected businesses. She considered being a wife and mother most important of all. Her and her husband were avid travelers. The family traveled this great country From Colorado, California, Texas, Florida, New York, Tennessee and beyond. Above all else she Enjoyed traveling to Walt Disney World with her family and grandchildren during The holidays. Throughout her lifetime with the exception of her family nothing brought her more happiness then listening to music by Elvis Presley. Her greatest joys in life were her two grandchildren which she spent as much time as possible with. Dell is survived by her husband and best friend Kenneth, her sons Michael Patrick Riley his wife Rosalie Riley and stepson Leo Abadesco Jr.; Glenn David Riley and his wife Mollie McNeil Riley and their children Charles McNeil Riley and Glenn Eliza Riley, her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father Solomon Schwartz, mother Rosina Kern and infant child Eileen Marie Riley. Time well spent with the ones you love leads to a life well lived which She most certainly did. She will be greatly missed by all who loved And knew her. She will always be on our mind. Visiting hours at Resthaven Gardens of Memory at 11817 Jefferson Hwy in Baton Rouge will be Sunday, September 27 from 5 to 7pm. Funeral services will be held at Saint Jude church on Highland Road in Baton Rouge at 10 AM Monday, September 28. Pallbearers will be Michael Patrick Riley, Glenn David Riley, Charles McNeil Riley, Charles Albert McNeil, Ged Schwing, Leo Abadesco Jr and Raymond Anselmo Jr. Our family would like to extend sincere thankfulness to the doctors and nurses at the Baton Rouge General on Bluebonnet for all of their efforts.

Published by The Advocate from Sep. 24 to Sep. 28, 2020.
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Dell was such a warm and caring person and a great partner to Ken. I hope Ken can find some strength knowing how much we all care for him and Dell. We are all very saddened by this sudden loss.

Stu Soled

Friend

September 26, 2020

I am saddened by Dell's passing. She was a delightful person. I enjoyed working with her at the Edward Jones office. She brought a lot to "the table". She was always willing to share her knowledge and expertise. My condolences to her family.

Garnett Brister

Coworker

September 26, 2020

I am so sorry for your sudden loss. I only really got to know Del well over the past few months as we spent time every week going over old family pictures and correspondence.... We had a lot of fun trying to put the family puzzle together and identifying our ancestors from the past, We had plans to travel back to visit some of our family roots in Louisiana and Mississippi post Covid.... I will certainly miss our talks... Once again, our deepest condolences.....

Michael Kern

Family

September 25, 2020

I haven't seen Dell in more than 50 years. She was a few years ahead of me in school at St. John. She was incredibly nice, thoughtful and always kind- even to someone "so much younger" than she. So much so, that I have remembered her several times over the years. I am sorry for your loss. She will still remain a fond memory to me.

Eileen Fourroux

Acquaintance

September 25, 2020

What a dear sweet person. Dell was more like family than friend.
Even separated by miles and time we kept in touch and shared many grandchildren stories.
We miss her and our sympathy to Ken and her family.
Thanks to Michael for calling us.

Sid and Sylvia Melancon

Friend

September 24, 2020

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Sep

27

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Sep

28

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Saint Jude Church

Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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