Obituaries

Angel Riley

11/14/1961 - 4/28/2025

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Obituary For Angel Riley

Angel Riley departed this life on April 28, 2025.

“Angel” as she was affectionally called was a name so appropriate for the outstanding, kind, giving, and loving lady that she was.

Angel entered this world on November 14, 1961 as a daughter to the late Nathaniel and Helen Smalls Riley.

Angel was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. She attended CA Brown High School, Trident Technical College and Charleston Southern University, formerly known as Baptist College.

Angel had a beautiful spirit and was always humble. She always saw the positive side of life and encouraged those around her to do the same.
Angel was a real mother and sister. Nothing was too great or too small for her when it came to family, friends and anyone in need. Angel had a giving heart and would share anything she had.

Angel joined Jerusalem Baptist Church at a very young age where she remained a
member until her departure to be with the Lord. She was a member of the Senior Missionary Ministry

Angel worked as a child care provider her entire life. She enjoyed the excitement and happiness that children gave. She would always remark on the joy that they gave.

In September 2022, Angel’s heart was broken when her son, Timothy preceded her in death.
She never fully recovered from this loss. As her health began to decline, Angel continued to fight the battle through the help of the Lord until she was called home.
Angel had an older sister, Andrea Wideman and brother Nathaniel Riley, Jr that preceded her in death.

Angel leaves to cherish her memories: Sisters Deborah Robinson, Renee Hartwell (Ernest), and
Senora Waiters. Nieces Krystal Quick (Darrell) and Janae Moore (Mack). Nephews: Otto Riley,
Isaiah Robinson, III, Thomas Waiters II and Sterling Cohen (Cyndee); Granddaughter, Timyia
Riley and Great grands: Amelodie and Kinsley Rouse; Adopted son, Erick Churchill (Jessica) and
a special friend Becky Alexander and Kylin Franks who touched her heart, along with her lifelong friend Sandra Wright.

FORMAL VISITATION

Friday, May 2, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Jerusalem Baptist Church

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM, Jerusalem Baptist Church

INTERMENT

Private

Program

Services

2 May

Visitation

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Jerusalem Baptist Church (CHS) 684 Rutledge Ave Charleston, SC 29403 Get Directions »
3 May

Visitation

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Jerusalem Baptist Church (CHS) 684 Rutledge Ave Charleston, SC 29403 Get Directions »
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  • 05/05/2025

    Kenneth Martin

    Miss Angel you had a heart of gold, I love you so much and I miss you. I just got back home to South Carolina and went by your house to check on you and that's when I found out the news. Tell Timothy I said wassup now.... Rest in peace Angel you are missed 😩❤️🕊️

  • 05/03/2025

    Pamulah D Williams

    It's with great sadness and surprise that I send this to my loving Cousins. May the Creator of all the earth comfort and keep you during this time of sorrow. Much Emphathy and love ❤️ your way. Cousin Pamulah Williams/Ga.

  • 05/02/2025

    Cynthia L McAllister

    Family you have my deepest condolences Angel was such an Angel was always sweet and kind to me .I will keep you in prayer love Cynthia L McAllister 🙏🏾❤️

  • 05/02/2025

    Katrina Sprinkle DeVeaux Green

    I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, MS LADY. YOU ARE SO SPECIAL TO ME AND BARBARA. SHE ALWAYS SAY HER LITTE SISTER, THE BABY GIRL. WE HAD SO MANY GOOD TIMES, SO MANY LAUGHTER AND GOOD FOOD at 703 King Street. TAKE YOUR REST AND MAY YOUR SLEEP BE SWEET!! I was the first Baby raised in that house. WE LOVE YOU BUT GOD LOVES YOU BEST. THIS ONE IS HARD BUT I'M PRAYING FOR STRENGTH. MAN, I MISS YOU ALREADY. YOU ALWAYS ENCOURAGED ME AND OPEN MY EYES TO JUST LET PEOPLE BE WHERE THERE AT JUST CONTINUE LOVING THEM.

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