Bennie Marie King Richards, born June 6, 1946, passed away February 8, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Luke E. Richards; daughter Gwen Baillargeon and husband Jacques; and son Luke E. Richards, Jr. and wife Jennifer. Bennie is also survived by her grandchildren, Sophie and Griffin Baillargeon; her mother, Beverly Whitley, sister, Kennie Kindall, brother- and sister-in-law Mark and Martha Nell Richards, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Benjamin King. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Houston Hospice who cared for Bennie during her illness and helped her make her peaceful transition.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, 18th of February, 2012, at 11:00a.m. at Brookside Grand Chapel at 13747 Eastex Fwy. We will gather for lunch and to celebrate Bennie’s life at Gwen and Jacques’ home in League City after the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center, or the charity of one’s choice.
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