Joyce A. Richards Obituary
We bid farewell to Joyce A. Richards of Greenwood, Indiana, born in Burkesville, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 19, 2024 at the age of 90. Joyce touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joyce A. Richards to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Keen Bradley Shearl and Nettie Bell Shearl Abney (Riddle); her spouse Lilburn "Bud" Richards Jr.; and her siblings, Edward, Earnest Shearl, Hazel Marie Haney and Doris Harp.
She is survived by: her children, Michael T. Richards (Colleen) of Bluffton, IN, Cheryl S. Bright (Dennis) of Greenwood, IN, Cynthia M. Ayer (Brett) of Centreville, Virginia and Cristi K. Cherry (Chris) of New Palestine, IN; her grandchildren, Seth Richards (Jamie) of Ft. Wayne, IN, Luke Richards (Carey) of Hanover, IN, Dr. Drew Bright M. D. (Katie) of Greenwood, IN, Morgan Benigni (Michael) of Fishers, IN, Madalynn Schrader (Jake) of Greenwood, IN, Jessica Ayer of Washington, DC, Andrew Ayer (Farrah) of Detroit, MI, Caitlyn Shepherd (Adam) of New Palestine, IN, Cassidy Cherry of New Palestine, IN and Claire Gray (Peyton) of New Palestine, IN; her great grandchildren, Mary Emma Bright, Samuel Bright, Charlie Bright, Maddox Benigni, Maxwell Benigni, Maddyn Benigni, Mabry Benigni, Junia Richards, Matthias Richards, Ethan Richards, Wrenly Shepherd and Evelyn Shepherd; and her sister Nelda Warfield (Gary) of Indianapolis, IN..
Memorial contributions may be made to the Church at Smith Valley, 4682 West Smith Valley Road, Greenwood, IN 46142 or Luminary Hospice, 11708 North College Avenue, Suite 175, Carmel, IN 46032.
