In Loving Memory of My Aunt Barbara
Barbara Richard (December 1, 1935 - May 30,
2006)
Johnston City-Barbara Richard, 70, of Johnston City, passed away at 8:00 A.M on Tuesday May 30, 2006 at her family home.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday June 1, 2006, at the Barham Cemetery in Marion with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Murman & Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Diabetes Association. Envelopes will be available at the cemetery or funeral home.
Barbara was born on December 1, 1935 in Johnston City, the daughter of Charles Wallace and Dama (Hawkins) Wells. She married Ray Lee Richard on July 4, 1950. Her loving husband of fifty-six years preceded her in death on January 31, 1991.
Barbara worked for thirty-five years at Maytag before retiring in 1999.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend.
She is survived by three sons, Mick Richard and wife Pam of Pittsburg, Alan Richard and wife Becky of Carterville, and Kenny Richard and wife Debbie of Johnston City; three daughters, Cathy Thompson of Johnston City, Carol Melcher of Marion, and Tracy Campbell of Marion; fourteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and one sister, Jeanette Vaughn of Carterville. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Gary Richard; four brothers; and four sisters.