Catherine Sorensen Riley, 85, of Albany , passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Pineview Manor in Stanberry.

Catherine, the daughter of William and Naomi (Barnes) McGinley was born February 21, 1931 in Hugginsville , Missouri .

On August 27, 1949, she was united in marriage to William (Bill) Sorensen. He preceded her in death July 1, 1981.

Catherine married Forest Riley in 1986 and he preceded her in death in 1996.

She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter Stacie Sorensen, sisters Doris Parker and Ina McCann.

Catherine loved the Lord and witnessing to others. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Albany .

Survivors: 8 children, Ron (Linda) Bethany; Cathy (Lewis) Marshall, Albany; Billy "Monger" (Lorie), Albany; Debbie (Elmer) Good, Albany; Janette Klindt, Pattonsburg; Tim (Marcy), Albany; Larry (Betty), Albany; Richard, Gentry; 22 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Dolores Findley, Grant City; and Karen Woosley;