Joyce Riley

Joyce (Littrel) Riley, 83, of Henderson peacefully passed away on October 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in the care of St. Anthony’s Hospice.

She was born in Henderson Ky, on March 27, 1942, to the late Morris and Bertie (Cates) Littrel.

Joyce owned and operated Pleasant Point Salon, where her kindness, humor, and sense of style touched the lives of everyone who sat in her chair. After retiring, she continued to share her generous spirit through music, often playing for residents at the local nursing home, brightening their days with song and laughter.

She loved to travel jewelry trade shows where they sold jewelry they manufactured. She also loved to go to an antique store filled with hidden treasures. A faithful volunteer, she devoted time each week to serving at the Salvation Army, always ready with a smile and a helping hand. She attended Dayspring Church of God of Prophecy.

Joyce is proceeded in death by her first husband William J. Sandefur; her infant twin sons Dwight and Dwayne Sanderfur; and her 3 brothers, Morris Littrel Jr, David Littrel, and James H. Littrel.

She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years Ralph “Jack” Riley, one son Jackie Wayne Sanderfur (Edith) of Henderson, Ky; two step sons, Ralph Riley (Vickie) of Henderson Ky, and David Riley of Henderson, Ky; one grandchild, Tyler Wayne Sandefur (Reyna) of Henderson; three step grandchildren, Christi Trimbath (Ryan) of Evansville IN, Ralph Riley Jr (Jamie) of Glasco Ky, and Jonathan Riley of Henderson Ky, two great grandchildren, Atlas and Athena Sandefur; two step great grandchildren, Blake and Evan (Megan) Riley; two brothers Bobby Wayne (Judy) Littrel of Henderson Ky, and Larry Littrel of Atlanta Ga; a special thank you to her niece and caregiver Pam Dennis, and family and friends for their support and prayers.

Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Tomblinson Funeral Home Henderson Chapel with Brother Greg Lindsey officiating. Entombment will be at Fairmont Cemetery Mausoleum

Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Tomblinson Funeral Home Henderson Chapel.

Pallbearers will be, Glenn Stone, Douglas Powers, Mark Sellars, Jonathan Riley, Ralph Riley JR, and Tyler Sandefur.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Dayspring Church of God of Prophecy, 3001 US Highway 60 E Henderson, KY 42420.