Sherry Lynn Riley

Sherry Lynn Farrington Riley, age 58, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord, May 31, 2014. Member of Central United Methodist Church. She helped countless women as the program director of the Victim Advocacy Program at the YWCA counseling victims of domestic violence. She was also a law enforcement training specialist at the University of Tennessee. Preceded in death by mother, Shirley Farrington and brother, Darrell Farrington. Survivors: husband, John Riley. Sons, Mathew Justin Nichols and Michael Shane Nichols. Grandchildren: Zachary, Austin, Gracie, Christian, Elissa, Sebastian and Kelsey. Father, Glen Farrington. Sister, Vickey Sharpe and brother, Eddie Farrington. Special friend and caregiver, Susie Conatser as well as a host of family and loved ones. Funeral service 7pm Tuesday, Central United Methodist Church. Rev. Bruce Galyon and Rev. Charles Parker officiating. The family will receive friends 5-7pm Tuesday at the church. Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City in charge of arrangements.