RIVERA- Riley Rene Rivera, 2 weeks old born July 6, 2023, of Starke, Florida passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2023. Riley was born in Gainesville FL and resided in Starke Fl with her mom, dad and 3 brothers. Little Riley was only with us for 2 short weeks but she touched so many people hearts even one's who hadn't got to meet her yet. Riley was happy, loved, a bright star to our life. Her 3 brothers was over the moon to have a little sister.
Riley is proceeded in death by her maternal great grandfather Robert Thornton and her maternal great great grandfather George Griffis.
Riley is survived by her mom and dad Cassandra (Cassie) Rene Garber and Jacob (Jake) Rivera; 3 brother's Anthony Lucas Rivera, Andre Jace Rivera , Robert Jackson Rivera all of Starke; her maternal grandmother, Lisa Thornton of Starke; great maternal grandmother, Audrey Thornton of Starke; maternal great grandmother, Tina (Dennis) Garber of Starke; great great grandmother Sandra Griffis of Lawtey; maternal grandfather Chris (Courtney)Garber of Inverness FL; paternal grandmother, Jamie Lucas; paternal grandfather, Leonardo Rivera; paternal uncle, Justus Harper; paternal aunt, Jayden Harper; aunt Macy Thornton (Cody Lovett) of Starke FL; uncle Eric Thornton (Skylar Murwin) of Starke FL; and many great aunts, uncles, cousins loved one's and friends.
A Celebration of Riley's life will be held on, July 26, 2023, with a visitation beginning at 2:00pm and service will be at 3:00pm at Archer-Milton Funeral Home in Lake Butler Florida with Rev. Johnny Frampton officiating.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the GoFundMe for a headstone and other arrangement cost.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home, Lake Butler. 386-496-2008 www.archerfuneralhome.com