Gail Lee Richards, age 76, of Henderson, NV and formally of San Diego, CA and Mt Vernon, OH peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 03, 2024. Gail was born at Mercy Hospital in Mt Vernon and graduated from St Vincent de Paul High School. She is the daughter of William and Helen Richards.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother and siblings Jean Ellen (infant), Robert Richards and Carole Marshall.
Gail is survived by 2 sisters, Linda Maharrey (Dave) of London, OH, and Teresa Guest (Peter) of Henderson, NV. 6 brothers, Jim Richards (Jenny) of Mt Vernon, OH, Tom Richards of Canal Winchester, OH, Bill Richards (Barbara) of Grandbury, TX, Mike Richards (Tamye) of Georgetown, TX, Joe Richards (Linda) of Henderson, NV and Mark Richards of San Diego, CA.
She loved being with her extended family and was beloved by her siblings, friends and too many nieces and nephews to count. Gail was instrumental in starting the Richards Reunions, which has endured 40 years and touched the lives of multiple generations.
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