PATRICIA RILES

Patricia Riles, born on April 2, 1945, in Gilmer, Texas, passed away on September 4, 2026, in Dallas, Texas.

A proud native of Gilmer, Patricia graduated from Bethune High School in Gilmer, Texas. She went on to build a dedicated career as an Accounts Receivable Clerk with AT&T, where she worked faithfully until her retirement.

Patricia will be remembered as a feisty woman with a deeply loving heart and a generous spirit. She brought warmth and energy to the lives of those around her and was known for the care she showed to others. She loved gardening, singing, cooking, and working crossword puzzles, finding joy in both creativity and quiet moments. Singing was especially meaningful to her, and she won various awards for her talent. Among her proudest accomplishments, her family held a special and lasting place in her heart.

Family and friends will remember Patricia with love and gratitude for the life she lived and the many ways she shared herself with others.

Visitation for Patricia Riles will be held on September 12, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Golden Gate Funeral Home-Dallas, 4155 S. R. L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75224. Funeral services will follow on September 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Golden Gate Funeral Home-Dallas, 4155 S. R. L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75224.