Viola Richard Earp, age 73, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Jerry Earp. Mother of Kim Coker, Lisa, Terri and Kerri Breaux and the late Kelly Breaux. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Daughter of the late Alcee Richard and Blanche Miller Richard. Sister of the late Ben Richard. Mrs. Earp was a resident of the New Orleans area for the past 70 years. Mrs. Earp’s family would like to thank her hospice nurse, Susan and also her sitter, Sherry for their wonderful care and compassion. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd., near Clearview Pkwy., in Metairie, LA on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 beginning at 9:00 AM with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 PM in Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home’s chapel. Memorial contributions may be sent in Mrs. Earp’s name to the Humane Society of Louisiana, P.O. Box 740321, New Orleans, LA 70174. The online guestbook and memorial is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
