Earlina Wiley

Earlina Wiley, aged 98, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026. Born on September 1, 1928, to Garfield and Costella Moxley, Earlina’s life was marked by her love of puzzles, knitting, crocheting, and word searches. Known for her quiet and reserved nature, she ensured her children were always well-dressed and that her husband’s shirts were ironed and starched. Her caramel pound cakes will be fondly remembered by all.

Earlina was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roy Everett Wiley, Jr., daughter Phyllis J. Scott, grandson Dan’yel Benton, and siblings Garfield Moxley, Jr. and Wilhemina Gerton.

She leaves behind a deeply loving family: son Roy E. Wiley, III (Lynn), daughters Elizabeth R. Carter (William), Geraldine R. Smith, Deborah J. Wiley, and Toni D. Hayes (Robert Wilson). Her legacy continues through her grandchildren: Andre’ Wiley (Tonnette), Jimmy Wiley, Stacey Smith, Damon Hayes, Thomas Smith, Jr., DeAngelo Wiley, Demetrious Wiley, Tina Harrington (Charles), Brian Wiley; 29 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren; sisters Ora Mae Green and Rhonda Browder; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends who will cherish her memory forever.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel. A Funeral Service will take place at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

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