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Burial will be in Hartselle Memory Gardens, Peck Funeral Home directing. Visitation was Saturday night from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. The body will be at the church one hour prior to the service.
Mrs. Richards died Friday, June 10, 2005 at her residence. She was born January 28, 1913 to William Edwin Knight and Annie Virginia Patterson. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Hartselle where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul N. Richards, one brother, Gene Knight, and one sister, Virginia Hough.
Survivors include three sons, Kenneth Richards and wife Brenda, of Decatur; Roy Richards and wife Judy of Decatur and Ray Richards and wife Bonnie of Birmingham; two daughters, Fran Edmondson and husband Joe, of Falkville and Ruby Walker and husband James of Centre; two brothers, John E. Knight of Falkville and William E. Knight of Huntsville; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be grandsons.
Memorials may be made to the Alabama Baptist Children’s Home or to Hospice of The Valley.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Martha Knight
June 27, 2005
Dear Family, We are so sorry our cards did not make it to you. We didn't expect the PO Box to be closed so quickly. We will all be sending notes soon - we wanted to all be there very much with the family - our prayers and love are with you all and you are missed dearly. I have missed everyone and still want to take Anna (my daughter) out there to see her grandpa's side of the family and where he grew up; dad was not with us as long as we would have liked - sending love to all of you and our prayers! Keep in touch - Martha
Terry Ricks
June 12, 2005
To the Richards Family:
It was an honor to have known your mother. She had become very special to me. I enjoyed and looked forward to our visits. She will remain in my heart always. I am so sorry I didn't make it to the funeral. I wished I could have been there. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty Parker
June 12, 2005
To the Richards Family:
You are in my prayers as you go through this time of sorrow in your lives. Mrs. Eloise Richards was a fine woman who ministered to many. Please know that I am sorry I was unable to be at the funeral home last night. I do plan to be at the funeral; however, if I do not make it, you will continue to be in my prayers.
Love, Betty Parker
Marionette Bishop
June 12, 2005
Thinking of you with love and sympathy. Marionette
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Grace Whitfield
June 12, 2005
Love and sympathy, Grace
Ken Floyd
June 11, 2005
Dear Fran & Joe,
Sue & I were sorry to hear of your mother's death. She was a wonderful person and we feel privileged to have known her.
May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow and give you that peace that passes understanding.
Ken & Sue Floyd
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