Merline Richard Obituary
In loving memory of Merline Richard of Smithfield, North Carolina, who departed this world on December 8, 2024 at the age of 78. Merline leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Russell Rainey and Christine Rainey; her siblings, Angela Faye Thompson and James Rainey; and her grandson Jerel Richard.
She is survived by: her husband Joe Richard; her children, Ray Richard (Oletha), Matt Richard (Greer), Llewellyn Richard and Venus Kind (Benjamin); her grandchildren, ReiQuan Richard, Evauagnah Richard, Kelaun, Jelaun Richard, Tavarius Marshall, Chinique Quinn, Kevin Baker, Celnique Baker, Bronkeda Simmons, Logan Richard, Kerry Richard, Jacob Richard, Benjamin Kind, Jr., Quintina Kind, Larika Kind and Unique Kind; and her siblings, Berline Brown, Patricia Thomas, Carolyn Leonard, Dewayne Leonard, Dwight Leonard, Charles Rainey, Eddie Rainey and Michael McKnight. She is also survived by 23 great-grandchildren.
