Obituaries
Carrie Riley Black
March 12, 1963 - January 15, 2019


Carrie Riley Black, of St. Charles, passed away January 15, 2019 at Delnor hospital in Geneva. She was born March 12, 1963 in Des Moines, IA to Chuck and Dixie (Thomas) Riley. She was a 1981 graduate of St. Charles High School, earned her bachelor’s degree from Southwest Missouri State, and her doctorate from Midwestern University. She worked as a chemist and later as a pharmacist in the St. Charles area for many years. She was associated with and volunteered for numerous organizations over the years including Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. She also coached, managed and organized fundraising for various sports teams and groups in which her four children were involved. Carrie had a warm smile, sincere personality and the ability to connect with countless people in her life. She was well known among family and friends for her work ethic, sense of humor, putting others before herself, and unsurpassed generosity of actions, gifts and spirit. Besides family, she had great passion for all dogs, especially her own, as well as the Chicago Blackhawks.
Carrie is survived by her parents Chuck and Dixie Riley, husband Mike Black, sons Justin (Alyssa) White, Blake (Claire) White and Sean Black, daughters Sarah, Channing and Hillary Black, grandson Draden Black, sister Melissa (Jason) Souden and brothers Pat (Kristy) Riley and Mike (Linda) Riley, many nieces, nephews and extended family.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date, to be determined by the family.
Condolences
Colette Elsen (Million) from Shelbina, MO
"Thinking of you all. She was a great woman. Sending my love during your time of sadness."
Bruce and Valerie Grohne from Decatur, IL
"Carrie was just such a special woman in so many ways and was truly a gentle warrior in her brave battle against hateful cancer. Our hearts and prayers are with each member of the loving, wonderful family who are left to treasure her legacy and her memory. With love.💕"
Joyce Cooper from Aurora, IL
"Oh so sorry for your loss. She bravely fought for a long time. I weep with you."
Chris Nagel from Ofallon, MO
"Mike I am so very sorry for your loss. There is nothing words can say. I will have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!"
Bert Greenwell from Shelbina, MO
"Sorry for your loss,Carrie was a very special person."
Bert Greenwell from Shelbina, MO
"Sorry for your loss, Carrie was a very special person."
Susan (Mayes) Cooper from Fair Grove, MO
"Carrie and I had lost touch over the years but I had touched base off and on on social media. I have fond memories of her when she lived in Springfield and we had some fun times. I am so sorry for the incredible loss your family is experiencing. She was a wonderful woman!"
Sheila Sills Rubino from Alpharetta, GA
"My heart is breaking. I will cherish our highschool memories forever. Getting back in touch after many years was a thing I have so treasured. No matter what she was dealing with she listened to you with her while heart. Brave and loving, devoted to those she loved never wanting to burden anyone. My heartfelt prayers to her entire family."
Carol Dallstream from Palatine, IL
"Carrie was such a wonderful woman with a huge impact on all she met. Our world has lost an important light. Many prayers go out to the entire family for comfort and peace. My heart 💔 breaks with yours."
John & Carol White from Lake Ozark , MO
"There are no words to heal your sadness at a time like this. God has another beautiful person in Heaven, that is now free of all her struggles. Cherish your memories, she will be forever in your hearts. Sending our prayers, John and Carol."
John & Carol White from Lake Ozark, MO
"There are no words to ease your pain. God has another beautiful soul in Heaven and she is truly free of her struggles. Her light will shine brightly, and you will cherish the good memories and keep her forever in your hearts."
Lori Wheeler from Ocean Springs , MS
"I cannot stop thinking of Carrie. She was such a dear and special person and cousin and I will never forget her sweet spirit and personality and love for life and those she held dear to her heart. I know she did not want to leave her family at such a young age. “I am not skilled to understand what God has willed, what God has planned; I only know at His right hand stands One Who is my Savior”. We don’t know why we had to say goodbye to Carrie for now, but please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I love you so very much. God bless you and comfort you as only He can do so well."