Willie Mae Richard

Willie Mae "MeMe" Richard, 75, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 surrounded by her family. An Arkansas native, MeMe traveled widely until she met and married Lester and they settled in the Sulphur area. She was an excellent cook owning several cafes; she then became the head cook of the Marsh Club of Vinton. Upon retiring, her grandchildren chose MeMe as their personal chef calling in request for favorite dishes. She will be remembered for her strong will, excellent work ethic and a "heart bigger than she was". Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Lester Richard; son, Jimmie Rawson and wife, Angela of Ragley; daughter, Charlotte Trahan and husband, Lance of Carlyss; brothers, Donnie Wright of Sulphur, Roger Wright and David Wright of Livingston, TX; sisters, Flo Back of Albany, GA and Dot Tanner of St. Augustine, FL; ten grandchildren; and nineteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Randall Lee Rawson; parents, Bill and Annie Belle Wright; and eight siblings. Funeral Services for Willie will be held at 10am, Saturday, July 6, 2019 in Hixson- Sulphur Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mimosa Pines Cemetery of Carlyss. Visitation will be held in the funeral home 5-9pm Friday and resume Saturday, 9am until time of service. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.