Norma Jean Richards

Norma Jean Richards, 86, of Bridgeport, WV, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was born in Simpson, WV, on February 21, 1938, as a daughter of Clifford Hurst and Edith Hurst Ash.
She was predeceased in death by her parents, her husband of 32 years before divorce, Jim Richards, and her siblings Don Hurst, Ron Hurst, and Kay Hurst Boccabello.
Jean is survived by her daughter, Vicki Crawford, and spouse David Crawford, of Bridgeport, their children David Crawford, Jason Crawford, and Justin Crawford; her son Michael Richards, and spouse Karen Richards, of Marcellus, MI, their three children Jamie Richards, Kirby Richards, and Michael Richards; her son Tim Richards, and spouse Dina Richards, of Myrtle Beach, SC, their children Colby Criss, Logan Richards, and Nick Richards; her sister-in-law, Linda Hurst of Mt. Airy, MD, her sister-in-law Jerry Hurst of Ashboro, NC, and her brother-in-law David Boccabello of Florida, and many other great grandchildren.
She was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, and she attended church at Lifeway Bible Fellowship with Pastor Tom Horn. She dedicated her vibrant lifetime to her faith by singing in the choir, teaching Sunday School, and counseling at church camp. Kind and generous, she always thought of others, and she lovingly gave her attention to her friends and family. We all loved her very much, and we will dearly miss her laughter, her smile, and her compassion. We will keep her with us in our hearts, always.
The family will receive friends at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Ave., Bridgeport, on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., where services will be held at 1 p.m. with Reverend Tom Horne presiding. Committal service to follow at Middleville Baptist Church Cemetery on Middleville Road.
Burnside Funeral Home, Bridgeport