Crystal Shevonne Riley

BIRTH: Crystal Shevonne Riley was born in Kissimmee, Florida on December 26, 1983, to Levonski Riley (deceased) and Saundra Johnson. She was the baby of the family and the glue that kept everyone together. She loved to sing, cook and put things together. Crystal would often go live on Facebook to show off the furniture, toys, and food she put together and crafted herself. EDUCATION: Crystal attended Dr. Phillips High School and was a member of the 2002 graduating class. While at Dr. Phillips, she was accepted into the Education Center for International Studies (CSI) which allowed her to travel to London, England. She was extremely popular and her friends remembered her stepping with the DP Diva’s Dance Group during basketball season. She was a member of Delteens, a Debutante, and a UCF McKnight Achiever. Crystal was an honor student and a recipient of the Tangelo Park Scholarship. She used this scholarship when she attended Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. WORK: Crystal worked for Kroger Prescription Plans as a Health Care Advocate. Her primary role was to assist, educate and support patients and their families. For five years, she worked compassionately with patients to answer questions and obtain the financial help they needed. She was also well known for working at Safe Tax and preparing taxes during tax season. Her clients trusted her year after year to get the job done. Many of us will remember Crystal as a hair stylist. She definitely stayed up-to-date on the latest styles and trends. Her braiding sessions would last hours and sometimes days and would include plenty of laughs and maybe even a nap. FAITH & FAMILY: Crystal accepted Christ at Tangelo Baptist Church and was baptized by Pastor David Harpe. She was an active church member; starting as a youth usher, choir member, and then progressing to working with the Youth Department. Crystal’s life was centered around her children; London, Lennox , and Lyric . Throughout her life, she prioritized spending time with them and going on family trips to create memories that would last a lifetime. She raised her children in a loving Christian environment with no nonsense. Crystal was preceded in death by her Father, Levonski Riley, Sr.; Bonus Father, Columbus Johnson; Grandparents: Annie and Whitfield Barrington, Reverend Charles and Lucille Riley. She leaves to cherish her memories: her loving Children: London Butler, Lennox Riley, and Lyric Jones; devoted Mother, Saundra Johnson; Siblings: Anthony Martin, Pastor Andre’ Stoudemire, Sr., Nadia Walker, Daphne Cooper, Olympia Riley, Levonski Riley, Jr., Shaqueal Riley, and Aasya Riley; Godmother, Verdis Word, and a host of other sorrowing aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends. To view the service via Livestream please use the link below: https://youtu.be/fzbPWQ-4ME8

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Crystal Shevonne Riley

December 26, 1983 - November 11, 2022