Essie Mitchell Riché passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Laketown Village. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana and a long time resident of Pearl River, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph L. Riché Sr.; her parents, Essie Mitchell and Raymond L. Mitchell Sr. and five brothers: Thomas Hendricks, Humbert Hendricks, James Hendricks, Raymond Mitchell and John Mitchell. She is survived by her two children: Joseph L. Riché, Jr. (Teresa) and Ray Nell Burns (Dewitt). She is also survived by her two grandchildren: Joseph L. Riché III and Adrienne Burns, and two great grandchildren: Malek Riché and Lucas Riché. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Laketown Village of Kenner for their care and kindness. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 66192 St. Mary Dr., Pearl River, LA 70452