She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Richie, son, Vernon Richie, and granddaughters, Lori and Vernia Richie.
She was a longtime member of Chamberlain Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include her two sons, Kenneth Richie, Randy (Phyllis) Richie, four grandchildren, Angie (Ryan) Crumbley, Edward (Trish) Richie, Andrew Richie, Mollie Richie, several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday at Chamberlain Memorial Baptist Church with Pastor Jake E. Carroll officiating. The Loyalty Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers. Burial will follow at New McDonald Cemetery in Ooltewah, Tennessee.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Thursday at the church.
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Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley view Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway.