Betty Marie Richards of Arcadia, MO passed away September 13, 2014 in Farmington, MO at the age of 67 years. She was born May 29, 1947 in Cadet Missouri, daughter of the late Rufus Roy and Lilly May (Gay) Missey.
On May 19, 1962 she was united in marriage to Ralph J. Richards who survives. To this union two children were born; Tammy Gaynor of Ironton, MO and Tony Richards and wife Lori of Arcadia, MO. Also surviving are two sisters; Barbara Pendegraft of St. Clair, MO and Ellen Gardner of Potosi, MO, a grandson; Joseph Lloyd Gaynor II and his wife, Beth, a granddaughter, Rachel Renee Richards, a great grandson, Gaige Gaynor, and her very dear friend, Paula Risher of Pilot Knob, MO as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Stanley Missey, Roy Dale Missey, and James Missey and her stepfather, Paul Vanness.
Memorials may be made to Arcadia Valley Food Pantry.