- Date Of Birth: January 25, 1927
- Date Of Death: May 15, 2014
- State: Colorado
Inell Riley was born on January 27, 1927, in Rulesville, Mississippi to her parents, Aaron Gray and Annie Washington Gray. She was one of three children born in the family. She was raised surrounded by her sisters, Sadie and Irene. She received her formal education in Mississippi where she attended Rulesville High School. In 1943, Inell relocated to Denver, Colorado. She united in holy matrimony to Horace McClain. To this union Bobby, Harold and Betty were born. She later wed Woodrow Riley and to this union Donna, Paul, Richard, Deborah, Patricia, Woodrow, Jr., and Mark were born. She later met Wesley Irving and to union, Michael was born. All the children remember her as strong, loving and caring mother whose pride and joy was the care and nurture of her family. They also remember her as being wise, compassionate, and giving. She taught her children to be honest and to have strong Christian values. Inell was later blessed to have 47 grandchildren; 106 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren who were an additional source of joy and pride in her life. They all shared many happy and memorable moments together. By profession, Inell was a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). She was employed by Bella Vila Towers in Denver, Colorado. Her coworkers and employers remember her as being hardworking, dedicated and dependable. She performed her duties with a spirit of excellence.
