In Remembrance Of

Mickey Riley

Mickey Riley, 89, of Gower, MO passed away, June 25, 2019.

She was born on August 29, 1929 to Thomas Drewit and Emma Loveda (Lowe) Nowlin in Laurel, MS. Mickey grew up in Laurel where she graduated high school.

Mickey lived in Kansas City and moved to Gower in 1979 where she made her home.

Mickey was travel coordinator for Trailway Bus Company for several years. After moving to Gower, she owned and operated Action Auction, Sam’s Café, an Arcade and Repeat Boutique.Mickey enjoyed garage sales, and most of all spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Deloris “Dee” Dehm; brothers George Nowlin and Robert “Buddy” Nowlin; husbands, John W. Hansbrough and Don Riley; and son, Tom Hansbrough.

Mickey is survived by her loving companion, John Johnson; children, Emily Kay Criswell and husband Terry, Lindy VanDeBerghe and husband Gary; John Hansbrough and wife Julie; daughter-in-law Carolann Hansbrough; grandchildren, Kim Cobleigh, JR Powell, Cassidy (Jeff) Lowry, Bradie Ramirez, Heather (Stephan) Shannon, Hillary VanDeBerghe, Jarod Week, Andrea (Jeff) Kennedy, Allie (Colton) Lee; great-grandchildren, Skylar, Shane, Kaia, Kaane, Brittany (Zane), Mason, Beau, Josie, McKinlee, Calvin, Savanna, Bella, Nora, Cooper, Annie, Alexis, Elainya, and Rafe; great-great-granddaughter, Vivian; sisters, Charlotte White and Nelda Jewell; brother, Danny Nowlin; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Mickey was dearly loved and will be missed by all.

Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 29th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Inurnment: Allen Cemetery, Gower, MO.

Donations may be made to St. Luke’s Home Care and Hospice.

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12 comments

  • Darrel. House

    Mickey was a good friend and will be sorely missed

  • The Alvano Family

    Lindy,
    Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time of your loss. Carl, Marissa, and Anthony.

  • Glen & Shireen Mewbourne

    So sorry to hear of Micky’s passing. She loved life, her family and friends. Sending our thoughts and prayers to the family at this sad time.

  • Ron Kretzer

    So sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family.She is a very special lady

  • Connie Criswell davis

    So sorry Emily

  • Roxann Sander

    Rest in Peace Aunt Mickey

  • Kristy Fees-Holt

    She will be deeply missed. Prayers to the family.

  • Anita Burchit

    Deepest sympathy to you and your family

  • lisa castilleja

    My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • Rick Johnson Annie Clark Hayden Johnson

    Mickey was a very sweet loving lady. We will miss her so much!!! We love you Mickey!!! Our thoughts and prayers for Dad and all her family!

  • Pat Schlosser

    Am so sorry to hear of Mickeys passing. She was a lovely lady and always smiling. Love to all

  • Chuck & Luella Powell

    So sorry to hear about your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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