Sidney Richards Obituary

Sidney Inez Richards

May 5, 1933 - May 26, 2022

Franklin - Sidney Inez Ray Richards, 89, widow of Robert Lee Richards, passed away on May 26, 2022 in East Pavilion. Born in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Harold Russell Ray and Minnie Rollins Ray.

Sidney was a graduate of Anstead High School and a case worker for the Dept. of Social Services in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. She was a loving and devoted Navy wife.

Left to cherish her memory is three sons, Buck Richards (Valerie) of Chesapeake, Roy Richards (Lynn) of Newsoms, and Chuck Richards of Franklin; four grandchildren, Ryan Richards (Megan), Tyler Richards (Samantha), Linwood Grimes (Latoyia), and Ada Butler (Ricky); and five great grandchildren.

Services will be private.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Aug. 21, 2022.

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See also: 
1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Sidney-Richards
2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/sidney-richards-obituary?id36284517

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## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Sidney Inez Richards, born on 5 May 1933, passed away on 26 May 2022 at the age of 89. A graduate of Anstead High School, she worked as a case worker and was a devoted Navy wife. She is survived by three sons, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Services for Sidney Inez Richards were private. The burial location is unknown.

## The Edited Obituary

**Sidney Inez Richards**  
**5 May 1933 - 26 May 2022**

Franklin - Sidney Inez Ray Richards, 89, widow of Robert Lee Richards, passed away on 26 May 2022 in East Pavilion. Born in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Harold Russell Ray and Minnie Rollins Ray.

Sidney was a graduate of Anstead High School and a case worker for the Dept. of Social Services in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. She was a loving and devoted Navy wife.

Left to cherish her memory are three sons: Buck Richards (Valerie) of Chesapeake, Roy Richards (Lynn) of Newsoms, and Chuck Richards of Franklin; four grandchildren: Ryan Richards (Megan), Tyler Richards (Samantha), Linwood Grimes (Latoyia), and Ada Butler (Ricky); and five great-grandchildren.

Services will be private.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin on 21 August 2022.

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Sidney Inez Richards          |
|---------|-------------------------------|
| Age     | 89 years                      |
| Birth   | 5 May 1933; West Virginia     |
| Death   | 26 May 2022; Franklin         |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship         | Residence                      |
|-------------------------|----------------------|--------------------------------|
| Sidney Inez Richards    | Decedent             | Franklin, Virginia             |
| Robert Lee Richards     | Spouse (predeceased) | --                             |
| Harold Russell Ray      | Parent (predeceased) | --                             |
| Minnie Rollins Ray      | Parent (predeceased) | --                             |
| Buck Richards           | Child                | Chesapeake, Virginia           |
| Roy Richards            | Child                | Newsoms, Virginia              |
| Chuck Richards          | Child                | Franklin, Virginia             |
| Ryan Richards           | Grandchild           | Unknown                        |
| Tyler Richards          | Grandchild           | Unknown                        |
| Linwood Grimes          | Grandchild           | Unknown                        |
| Ada Butler              | Grandchild           | Unknown                        |

### Other Relevant Information

1. Sidney Inez Richards was born on 5 May 1933 in West Virginia.
2. She graduated from Anstead High School.
3. Sidney worked as a case worker for the Department of Social Services in Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
4. She was a loving and devoted Navy wife.