Deanna Faye Riley, age 59, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on December 17, 2025, at CHI St. Vincent’s in Hot Springs. She was born on July 27, 1966, the daughter of the late Delbert Dean and Lena Chisum Brumley.
Deanna worked as a housekeeper at Ouachita Baptist University for many years. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Deanna enjoyed crafting, drinking coffee, her dogs, and spending time with her grandkids.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Deanna is survived by her husband, Jimmy Riley of Arkadelphia, three sons, Charles Riley (Tina) of Bryant, Brandon Riley (Arlene) of Bauxite, Joshua Bunnell (Bobbie) of Arkadelphia, one daughter, April Medina (Santos) of Arkadelphia, three brothers, Douglas Brumley (Sherry) of Gurdon, Delbert Brumley of Arkadelphia, Earl Brumley of Arkadelphia, fifteen grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday December 21, 2025, at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia.
The family will host a memorial service immediately following the visitation at her home.
Memorials can be made to the Clark County Human Society P. O. Box 435 Arkadelphia, AR 71923.
Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit http://www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book and view the video tribute.
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