Leigh Ann Riley

Leigh Ann Riley, 57, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She lived all of her life in Jonesboro and was a member of Central Baptist Church.

Leigh had an Early Elementary Education Degree. She was a master crochetier and loved anything to do with crafts. Leigh was also a excellent slalom water skier. Most of all, Leigh loved her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her dad, Leigh is preceded in death by her son, Blake Riley; mother in law, Charlene Riley; and nephew, Riley Clark.

Leigh is survived by her husband of 34 years, Mike, of the home; mother, Ann Rhodes of Jonesboro; son, Evan Riley of Jonesboro; two daughters, Jessi (Mark) Guthrie and Grace Riley both of Jonesboro; brothers, Mark Rhodes of Manassas, Virginia and Monte Rhodes of Memphis, Tennessee; sister, Carrie (Mark) Martin of Jonesboro; six grandchildren, Zander, Aubree, Addie, Tinsley, Jaycie and Aaron; and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be from 12:30 – 2pm Friday, May 7, 2021 at Emerson Funeral Home.

A funeral service will follow this visitation at 2 pm Friday, May 7, 2021 at Emerson Funeral Home with Allen Elkins officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with active pallbearers being: Randy Thompson, Greg Slayton, Tim Norman, Ethan Howard, Michael Harvey, Evan Riley, and Ryan Clark. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Thrasher, Monte Rhodes, Mark Rhodes, Mark Clark, Jesse Howard, and Mark Martin.

For lasting memorials family asks to please consider donations to the Nikki Mitchell Foundation: Homepage - NMF (nikkimitchellfoundation.org) / PO Box 68305 Nashville, TN 37206.