Anna Dean Richards, age 87, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 at Raleigh General Hospital. Born on May 8, 1931 in Raleigh County, WV, she was the daughter of the late William Brooks and Macie Covey Brooks.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Estil Richards; son, Daniel Long; sisters, Mary Clay, Beatrice Davis and Pamela Jane Harriot; and brothers, Don Brooks, Ralph Brooks and Omar Brooks.
She is survived by her sons, Paul Richards and Tim Richards and his wife, Jennifer; grandchildren, Casey Yang and her husband, Wesley, Ashli Richards, Daniel Richards and Taylor Childers; sister, Betty Sizemore; and brother, Alex Brooks.
Mrs. Richards grew up in Bolt, WV and graduated from Trap Hill High School. She was employed by Beckley Manufacturing and was a cook at Pine Lodge and K&W Cafeteria where she baked cakes and pies. She loved cooking, sewing, gardening and her pets. She made the best pies, chicken & dumplings, pot roast, and biscuits and gravy that you would ever eat.
The family will receive friends Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm in the Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Home with Pastor Philip Farrington officiating. Burial will follow in the Tower Garden of Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
Blue Ridge Funeral Home & Crematorium has the honor of serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.
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