Dorothy Jean Riffle

Dorothy Jean Riffle, 87, of Cowen passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her home. Dorothy was born August 30, 1937, in Cowen and was the daughter of the late Harry Samuel and Mary Dale Dyer Woods. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings; James, Eugene, Burton and Richard Woods and also Hilda Friend and Margaret Ocheltree. 

Dorothy was on of Jehovah’s Witnesses; she enjoyed being a senior service companion and going to the Webster Springs Senior Citizens Activity building to participate in various games and activities. She was well known throughout the county for her gift of sewing and doing clothing alterations; she also enjoyed cooking, canning, playing cards, quilting, crocheting, spending time at the beach, making peanut butter candy and sugar cookies.

Surviving are her children; Barbara Lane, Cynthia Lough Riffle, Samuel Riffle and Mike Riffle and his wife Tina; a sister, Betty Hammon; 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. 

Per Dorothys request there will be no services at this time.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsreedfh.com

Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen is honored to be serving the Riffle family.