Sandra Lee Richards

Sandra Lee Richards

Sandra Richards Obituary

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Sandra Lee Richards, 79, of Rainelle, passed away on June 26, 2024. Sandra was born on January 26, 1945, in Jacksonville Florida to the late George Adams and Betty Vickers Adams. She is preceded in death by a son Charis Richards. She is survived by her loving husband Robert I. Richards, daughter Jonette Marsh (Todd) of Grassy Valley California, sister Rebecca Adams of Rough and Ready California, and grandchildren Corey Jagoda of Rainelle and LCP Maxwell Walter of Okinawa Japan. 

The family has chosen not to have services at this time.

Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to be assisting Sandra’s family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Elk Funeral & Cremation Service

2001 Pennsylvania Ave, Charleston, WV 25302

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