Dawn Marie Richards

Dawn Marie Richards obituary, Grand Blanc, MI

Dawn Marie Richards

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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center

6063 Fenton Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48507

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6063 Fenton Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48507

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Dawn Richards Obituary

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Dawn Marie Richards - Age 61, of Burton, passed away September 26, 2025. Funeral services will be held 1PM Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held from 11AM until the time of service. Dawn was born July 3, 1964 in Flint, the daughter of James Lynn and Mary Lou (Turner) Thomason. She married her high school sweetheart, Jack Richards in 1987 and together they shared 4 children. She enjoyed frequent vacations with her siblings and their spouses, antiquing and Bingo. Dawn loved spending time with her grandchildren, family, and dogs. She is survived by her husband, Jack; children, Jack (Kaylee) Richards III, Dereck Richards, Jenette (Rob) Baryo; grandchildren, Jayden, Jack IV, Reagan, Brealynn, Dereck Jr., Skylah, William, Aria, Abby, Alivia; mother, Mary Lou Thomason; siblings, Tammy (Mike) Gwinn, James (Carolyn) Thomason, John (Julie) Thomason, Stacy Leone and Joey Leone; aunts and uncles; many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. She was preceded in death by her father, James; son, Danny; nephew, Brent; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jack and Vel Richards; uncle, Rusty Coons. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

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Upcoming Events

Oct

4

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center

6063 Fenton Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48507

Send Flowers

Oct

4

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center

6063 Fenton Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48507

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.