Jessica Lee Findlay Riley, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at home surrounded by family.
Jessica was born on May 9, 1989, in Provo, Utah, to Russell and Coral Lee Findlay. She was the oldest of four children and she learned how to nurture and care for others at an early age. She graduated from Spanish Fork High School and continued her education at Brigham Young University, where she received her BS in Elementary Education.
She met her sweetheart, Bradford Riley, while attending Brigham Young University. They were married in the Mount Timpanogos Temple on July 30, 2010. They are the parents of two little girls, 
Faith and Autumn. Jessica’s greatest love was her husband and daughters. She was a dedicated wife and mother, and loved the many adventures they shared together. She valued education and taught elementary school for four years. In her spare time, she enjoyed baking, sewing, crafting, and traveling. She was gifted with the ability to connect with others and was always looking for ways to lighten the burdens of others, even amid her own significant challenges.
She is survived by her husband, two daughters, parents, and siblings.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the Salem West Stake Center, 695 South 300 West, Salem, UT 84653. A viewing will be held starting at 10:00 a.m. at the church, prior to the funeral. Interment will be at Salem City Cemetery
In lieu of flowers and in tribute to Jessica’s passion for education, please consider making a donation to an education savings account for her daughters. For ease, you may use the Venmo link below. One hundred percent of gifted funds will be deposited in an education savings account on behalf of Faith and Autumn.
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6 Condolences for Jessica Findlay Riley
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Mindy Dwyer says
January 7, 2021 at 4:42 amRob and I are so very sorry for the loss of Jessica! She was an amazing woman and as sweet as they come. Our hearts are broken and we are thinking of you Brad and your girls. Praying so very hard for strength to see you through this unimaginable time.
Valerie Richards says
January 8, 2021 at 3:35 amWe are so thankful to have met Jessica and to have known her for as long as we did. She was so sweet and peaceful, kind and strong. We miss her so very much, she was so good. We are heartbroken. Please remember that we have constantly prayed for you and your family since the time we knew of her battle, and will continue to pray for deep peace and comfort for you and your family. We pray for the arms of love and mercy to ever surround you. And until you meet again, we will love you, and He will hold your heart. Our deepest condolences are with you always. We love you and pray for unending comfort to be yours.
Stephanie Crandall Magnusson says
January 8, 2021 at 4:52 amI am so very sorry for the loss of your Jessica! I did not know her well. We were actually paired as roommates at the Make it Yourself With Wool at Nationals back in 2004 in AZ and she recognized my dad from Chesterfield Idaho. I knew her for a week yet she was so kind to me! I know she will be missed dearly and you and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time.
Diane Bankhead Albrechtsen says
January 9, 2021 at 5:55 amJessica my sweet cousin, you are far too young to leave this life and you will be greatly missed by many people who love you! Especially, by your wonderful husband and beautiful daughters. Sending hugs, loves and prayers that they will be strengthened with greater faith in Jesus Christ and his atonement. I pray this separation will be but a brief period of time. What a wonderful life and legacy you left behind. You returned back to God with honor! You’re a true angel now???? Until we meet again at Jesus’s feet! Love your cousin Diane Albrechtsen ❤
Megan Olson says
January 10, 2021 at 9:07 pmI had the privilege of teaching with Jessica when she was an intern. We were instant friends. She was such a joy to be around. She had such a fun personality and we spent most of our time together laughing. We slowly lost touch when she moved away and I was heartbroken to hear of her passing. Jessica was a wonderful teacher and an even better friend. She was a beautiful person inside and out. My love and prayers are with Brad, her beautiful daughters, and her family.
Jennifer Hill says
January 14, 2021 at 11:20 pmWe send you our deepest heartfelt love and sympathy for sweet Jessica and her beautiful family. We pray for comfort and strength for each one of you and that you may feel the constant presence of Jessicas incredible spirit and influence throghout your lives and in the simple blessings and tender mercies given daily. What a blessing and peace it is to know the truthfulness of the gospel that your family exemplifies beautifully. What an inspiring legacy she has left for her beautiful daughters and the many, many lives she has touched. The void and absence of our dear loved ones is impossible to replace, but knowing each day is one day closer to the reunion that awaits we pray gives you peace and continued desire to rely on our Lord and Savior to make the remaining journey of this life full of joy because of the Joy and promises given to us from our Savior.
All our love, Justin and Jennifer Hill (Provstgaard)
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