Viki Riley, 72, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at The Terrace in Berea, KY.

She was born on September 8, 1952, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Anna Marie Townsend Riley and D.W. Riley.

She was a wife, a caretaker, mother of two sons, and a five-time grandmother.  Aside from the joy of her grandchildren, she enjoyed shopping, slot machines, spending time in the sun, and taking summer vacations to the beach.  She was a big Elvis fan and enjoyed good country music.  As one of her favorite songs said, "You are my sunshine", she was sunshine in many people's lives.  A true conversationalist, it was rare that she ever met a stranger.  She was quick to make a friend as well as speak her mind, that is something that will truly be missed. Those who were closest will remember the lasting impact she had on their lives.  Her career was raising her sons and then living her own life and, which she retired in good standing and is now in Heaven with those who traveled the path before her.

Survivors include her sons, Jeff (Kristie) Bean of Gentry, AR, and Scott (Beth) Bean of Richmond, KY; grandsons, Riley (Emma) Bean of Gentry, Dustin Bean and Grayson Bean both of Richmond; and her granddaughters, Taylor (Chris) Eiler of Farmington, AR and Lauren Bean of Gentry, AR.

A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Star Hope Cemetery, Hwy 120 East, in Webster County, Kentucky.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday at Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville.

Pallbearers are Jeff Bean, Scott Bean, Riley Bean, Lauren Bean, Dustin Bean, Grayson Bean, and Taylor Perry Eiler (honorary pallbearer).

The family would like to thank The Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Berea for the care and kindness shown to Viki and the family as well as their dedication and care the truly difficult role of being a caregiver for those in the twilight season of their lives.

Memorial contributions may be made in Viki's memory to the Star Hope Cemetery Fund, 59 West Wind Blvd., Madisonville, KY 42431.