Grace L. (Richardson) Cella Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Grace L. (Richardson) Cella of Blue Springs, Missouri, born in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, who passed away on May 17, 2024 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Grace L. had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Grace L. may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her mother Olive Grace Richardson (Hays); her husband Paul Leroy Cella; her father Donald Richardson; and her son Russell Lee Barker. She is survived by: her children, Paul Alan Barker of Independence, Larry Dale Barker (Doug Ross) of Kansas City, Robert J. Thibault (Kim) of Blue Springs, Missouri and Carla Sue Thomas (Danny) of Urbana, Missouri. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wallace Funeral Homes

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July 28, 2024

Sandy Johnson wrote a sympathy message

“i have been messaging grace richardson to see if were cousins, but no answer, just saw this obituary, im so sorry. my dad was her dad donald richardsons brother. i jhavent been able to contact anyone because of name changes. my name is sandra richardson johnson. i met her when we were young and they came to visit, i remember they called her snookie. i so wished i could have talked to her before she passed. my condolences to the family. im on facebook if anyone would like to talk thankyou”

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