Shirley M. Riehl, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 24, 2017.
Shirley was a long time Portsmouth native, born April 13, 1925 to the late John and Dorothy Mounie and was the widow of Captain Juilian W. Riehl. She was preceded in death by her brother John R. Mounie Jr. (Jack) and sister Dorothy Hope Mounie.
Shirley was a devoted wife who dearly loved her family and friends. With her independent spirit she leaves a legacy of generosity and friendship.
Shirley will be deeply missed by her nieces and nephews, John T. "Tim" Mounie (Lori) Michael W. Mounie (Tracy), Christopher A. Mounie (Melissa) Pamela Riehl Kelley (Daniel) Mark Richard Riehl (Lori),Kurt William Riehl, Gregory Carroll Riehl (Sandy),Scott Lawrence Riehl (Maureen) ; She was also a loving great aunt to Katelyn, Hope, Jaclyn, Susan, John and Daniel. Otherwise, known as the Briarpatch Kids. She was a cherished friend to Dr. John and Antionette Ashworth, Jacqueline Brodie and Vertlene Bethly.
A graveside funeral will be held on Saturday at 3PM Jan.28, 2017 at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, VA 23435. Condolences may be registered at BakerFoster.com.