Anna Belle Richardson Acy

A loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Anna Belle passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 24, 2015. She was 89, a native of New Orleans and a longtime resident of St. Amant. Anna Belle graduated Salutatorian from St. Amant High School and was a typist with Gonzales Weekly Newspaper for years. She also volunteered with Hospice of Baton Rouge for 16 years and loved every minute of it. Anna Belle loved working in her yard and traveling around the country collecting mugs. She always shared her fond memories and her loyalty to New Orleans and the Saints.

She is survived by her daughters, JoAnn Acy Hamilton (Steve) and Cathy Acy; sons, Joseph “Danny” Acy, Jr. (Margie) and Kevin Acy (Beverly Kelley); sister, Aline R. Denham; brother, John “J.T.” Richardson; eleven grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; and 13 step great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph D. Acy, Sr.; son, Drew Richard Acy; parents, Henry J. Richardson, Sr. and Anna Delahaye Richardson; and brothers, Albert “Abby” Richardson, Charlie “Bubba” Richardson and Henry “Jimmy” Richardson, Jr.

Visitation will be at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 from 10 am until funeral service at 2 pm. Burial to follow in Holy Rosary Cemetery, St. Amant.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons Conn Petite, Griff Templet, Beau Babin, Jason Wills, Quinn Templet, and Michael Edwards.

She dedicated her life and time to her family, lit a room with her contagious smile, warmed our hearts with her love, and will truly be missed.

The family would like to express their deep thanks to Dr. Bunny Hill, Hospice of Baton Rouge, Amber Acy Williams, and Shannon Aydell for their loving care.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegen Lane, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810.

To offer your condolences to the family please visit www.oursofh.com.