Riley Odessa Jones

Riley Odessa Jones, Infant daughter of Tanisha Riley and Winter Jones, went to Heaven on April 30, 2025. A funeral service honoring Riley’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Haskell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Willow Cemetery under the direction of Haskell Funeral Home. Condolences may be made at www.haskellfuneralhometx.com

Though Riley was with us for only a moment, she filled our hearts with a lifetime of love. Riley Odessa Jones was a precious gift, too perfect for this world, and we rest in the comfort of knowing she is now held in the arms of our Heavenly Father.

She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Odessa Riley and Stella Jean Franklin; grandmother, Pauline Jones-Gates and cousin, Casen Riley.

Riley is survived by her parents: Tanisha Riley of Stamford, Winter Jones of Vernon; brothers-“Bubba’s": Bobby and Melvin of Stamford; maternal grandparents, “Nana” Johnnie Franklin of Stamford; “Papa” Daniel Riley of Haskell; Uncle Casey Riley and Aunt Heather of Tuscola; cousins, Carson and Carter, numerous extended family and a host of dear friends.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Mitchell, Dr. Deulofeut, and the labor and delivery nurses at Hendrick South for the exceptional compassion and care they provided.

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” — Matthew 19:14