Nodji Riley

June 9, 1946 - July 3, 2025

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Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers

6025 82nd Street

Lubbock, TX 79424

Saturday 7/12, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ms. Nodji Riley, age 79, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 3, 2025, and she was surrounded by her loving family.

Ms. Riley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She lived a life full of humor, love, generosity, unwavering faith, grace, and compassion. She had one daughter, two granddaughters, and four great grandchildren. She made a lasting impression on people she worked with in the food distribution industry, spending many fulfilling years at Frito Lay and Shearers. She was quick-witted and full of fun and laughter. Her dedication, kind personality, and helpfulness were noticed by those she worked with and she was held in high regard by the people around her. She built lasting friendships along the way and touched many lives with her kindness and love for life.

Nodji is survived by her beloved daughter, Tara (Andrew) Strawn, and her precious grandchildren, Heather (Devin) Goettsch and Megan (Kit) Kingston. She was also a proud great grandmother to four beautiful children, all of whom brought immense joy to her life. She is survived by her brother, Tim (Judy) Wolfe, and her late brother’s wife, Brenda Wolfe. Nodji was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Buena Wolfe; brothers, Rick (Kay), Ron (Brenda) Wolfe; husband, Jack Bailey.

Let us come together to celebrate the legacy of a woman who enriched our lives with her warm heart, laughter, and unwavering love.

“She fought the good fight, she finished the race, she kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ms. Nodji Riley, age 79, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 3, 2025, and she was surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Riley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She lived a life full of humor, love,Continue Reading

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TARA, I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM! SHE WAS ALWAYS SO KIND AND SHE LOVED YOU SO MUCH. LOVE YOU DEAR FRIEND SUSAN SMITHSON

Nodji was such a blessing to her family and friends. We spent many hours at the Wolfe house celebrating holidays,birthdays, and wonderful family times and lots of laughter and fun. We will all miss her.More than a sister in law. Love, Brenda

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Pink Designer's Choice was purchased for the family of Nodji Riley by family of Rick and Kaye Wolfe. Send Flowers

I cannot imagine my time at Frito Lay without Nodji. She was a professional in every way, and without a doubt, always the best dressed. She brought laughter and fun into the workday, which put everyone that knew her in a better place.

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Designer's Choice Bouquet was purchased for the family of Nodji Riley by The South Plains College Family. Send Flowers

A tree was also planted in memory of Nodji Riley

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Nodji was the best. I loved working with her and being her friend. She could make you laugh no matter what the circumstances. To the family, please know she loved everyone greatly.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.

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