Laverne Stroud Richards, 92, of Many, Louisiana, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016, in Palestine.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 25, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

 

Ms. Richards was born September 11, 1923, in Many, Louisiana, to J.P. Stroud and Minnie Stroud. She loved spending time with her family and friends and raising cockle spaniels.  

 

She is survived by

Son: Randy Gandy

 

Grandchildren:

Colton Gandy

Logan Gandy

 

Sister: Jonnie Hossler

 

Great Grandchildren:

Austin Smith

Tytan Smith

Brooklyn Gandy

Ryvan Gandy

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

 

Preceded in death by

Husband: M. H. Richards

Parents: J.P. Stroud and Minnie Stroud

Sisters: Vernon Bridges, Georgia Cook, Erma Cooper

Brothers: Perry Stroud, Howard Stroud Sr., James B. Stroud