Minnie Faye Richard

Minnie Faye Warfield Richard Madea', was born to Mr. Iota (Pawpaw) and Zelma (Big Mama) Burns Warfield, May 14, 1930 in Crockett Texas. She was the oldest of seven siblings. Madea was a member of Union Chapel in Crockett Texas, Outreach Missionary Baptist Church, Houston, Texas, and became a member of New Light Missionary Baptist Church (New Light), Bishop I.V. Hilliard, January 23, 1983. She was a part of the greeters and hospitality ministries as well as volunteering as needed. Madea worked 20+ years with Suniland Furniture as a shipping and receiving clerk. She sought pleasure in traveling, with Branson Missouri being one of her favorite places. Madea was a rose that bloomed in all seasons making unconditional sacrifices for the entire family and then some. Madea leaves a memorable legacy and was an avid note taker of specific and meaningful occasions and events for all of the family as well as acts of kindness bestowed on her. Madea loved seek and find word games and was an avid sewer, sewing draperies, numerous outfits for her daughters, and mending clothes for her sons. She was a JC Penney's Baller on a budget loved to dress always ready to go anywhere! Madea is preceded in death by her parents Mr. Iota & Zelma Warfield, brothers Jesse Murphy, Artie Red', Marion, Odie Black', Lawrence Clarence', Iota Jr. Brother', Sister Pauline Warfield, husband Willie Richard, Sr. Madea leaves to mourn nine children, Vivian Ann (Charles) Hickman; Frankish Paulette (Jerryl dec.) Burton; Brenda Faye Warfield; Kenneth Wayne Warfield; Reginald Stanley Richard; Dudley Garland Richard; Willie LB' (Renae) Richard; Pamela Evette (James) Jones; Jarvis Christopher (Tisha) Richard; 14 Grand-children; 15 Great Grand-children; only surviving sibling Robert Earl (Bobbie) Green and a host of nieces and nephews