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PEORIA - Georgia L. "Pooch" Richards, age 81, of Peoria passed away Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 6:33 a.m. at her residence.
She was born July 22, 1926, in Lacon to George and Margaret E. (McEntee) Moreland.
They preceded her in death, along with three brothers, Robert, Billy and George Moreland; three sisters, Phyllis Haines, Geraldine Murphy and Margaret Parks; four sons, Robert Boken, Billie Richards, Arthur Richards and Adolph Richards; and two daughters, Linda Walck and Dawayna Hight.
Survivors include two sons, Veral (Beverly) Boken of Yates City and Joseph (Susan) Richards of Peoria; four daughters, Sherry (Wayne) Hicks, Debbie Richards, Mary Ann (Tom) Huges and Linn Hight (whom she made her home with), all of Peoria; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Pooch was a homemaker and a member of the Peoria Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge.
She will be missed by her family and friends.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May 29, 2008, at 1 p.m. at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria.
Online tributes may be made at www.mem.com.
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Susan Lukehart
May 30, 2008
Dear Pooch, you were always a pleasure to talk to and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace. To the family, I am sorry for your loss. Stay close and strong.
Ragan Hanley
May 28, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
mary bruce
May 27, 2008
sorry for your loss sherry,debbie,maryann,lynn and the rest of the family.
debbie patterson johnny gill
May 27, 2008
knowing pooch was an honor we always had a good time when she was around. she will be deeply missed by all. our deepest sympathy to the family
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Ron Feagin
May 27, 2008
So sorry for your lose. God Bless you all.
Kay Clark
May 27, 2008
To Pooch's family,
We are so sorry for your loss, may God grant you peace in your time of sorrow. She was a good ole gal and will be sadly missed.
Kay Clark and Eddie Hansen
terry watkins ( weller )
May 27, 2008
my prayers are with you all
mattie davis carrigan
May 26, 2008
i,ll miss you ma pooch
Jim and Angie Lunsford
May 26, 2008
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Pooch was loved by so many and will be missed always. Our sympathy to all her family and friends.
BUTCH PUDNEY
May 26, 2008
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOTHER PASSING SHE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BAY ME AND MY FAMILY.
Robert&barbara Pudney
May 25, 2008
our prayers are with you
RON AND LORETTA SOUTH
May 25, 2008
SHE WAS A GRAND OLD GAL, LOVED BY MANY AND WILL BE MISSED BY MANY MORE. GOD BLESS AND MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
Jennifer Mackey
May 25, 2008
She will be missed dearly
Georgia Janson
May 25, 2008
So sorry to here about your loss May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. Pooch's memories are etched in our hearts forever.She's our angel in heaven watching over us all.
Georgia L Janson
Georgia L Janson
May 25, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
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