Martha Ann Riles was born to the late Mr. William and Mrs. Rachel Riles Sr. on August 28, 1938 in Jacinto, Arkansas. She accepted Christ at an early age.
She later Moved to Las Vegas in 1959. After the death of her daughter Sherry Ann Smith, Martha was employed as a maid at the Mint Hotel from 1959 until 1967. She sought employment at several other hotels including the MGM Grand Hotel where she was last employed.
She is predeceased by her parents and sister Mary M. Riles-Young, of Little Rock, Arkansas.
She leaves to cherish her memories (4) sisters: Rozetta Davis of Springfield, Illinois; Lucy M. Wells, of Las Vegas, Nevada; Effie M. McGee of Little Rock, Arkansas. (4) Brothers: Jesse Riles, William Riles, Robert (Fannie) Riles, of Little Rock, Arkansas, Pastor George (Freda) Riles, of Las Vegas, Nevada. A Host of Nephews, Nieces, Cousins and Friends.
St. John 11: 25-26
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the Life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believeth thou this?