- Date Of Birth: August 8, 1935
- Date Of Death: July 2, 2019
- State: Illinois
Betty A. Richards, 83, of Centralia, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
Betty was born August 8, 1935 in Salem, daughter of Merle Wayman and Sadie (Meurady) Wayman. She married Robert “Bob” Richards on February 18, 1955 in Marion County and he preceded her in death on January 14, 2015.
She is survived by a son, Rodney Richards and wife Andrea of Centralia; a daughter, Kathryn Bequette of Centralia; three grandchildren: Justin Ring, Stacie Ring and special friend Brandon Sensel, Jarod Bequette all of Centralia; 2 great-grandchildren, Drake Moss of Goreville and Jaxon Sensel of Centralia; a sister: Shirley Richards of Salem; special niece: Terri Richards Marcum of Salem; a special nephew: Bart Copple and wife Marissa of Aurora; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a granddaughter: Ashley Wolf, a sister: Sue Copple and a brother: William “Bill” Wayman.
Betty worked at Little Fuse for 35 years and later retired. She enjoyed camping, shopping, and watching her son, Rodney, race. Betty loved spending time with her family and friends.
