Susan Marie Richard

1952 - 2011

Susan Marie Richard obituary, 1952-2011

BORN

1952

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Edwards Funeral Home

201 North 12th Street

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Susan Richard Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 2, 2011.

Susan M. Richard, 59, of Fort Smith, died December 2, 2011 in Fort Smith. She was born July 15, 1952 in Joplin, MO to Charles Arthur and Mary Lou Howard Teeter. She was the owner of Bowling World, a member of the Football Widow's Bowling League, volunteer for the St Edward Mercy Medical Center Gift Shop, a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by her husband Randy Richard of Fort Smith; one daughter, Sarah and husband Jeff Tucker of Bentonville, AR; two sons, Brice and wife Meredith Richard of Fayetteville and Oliver Richard and his fiance Kristal Sommer also of Fayetteville, AR; her parents, Charles and Mary Lou Teeter of Joplin, MO; three brothers, Tom Teeter of Springfield, MO., Tim and Mickey Teeter both of Joplin, MO; six grandchildren, Davis, Kate, and Madelynn Richard, Harrison, Avery, and Elliott Tucker.

Rosary will be said on Monday, December 5, 2011 at 6:00 PM in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and burial will be Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the Ozark Memorial Park in Joplin, MO all under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Tim, Tom, Mickey, Michael, Jason, and Dustin Teeter.

The family will greet friends Monday evening in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel following the Rosary from 6:30-7:30 PM.

Memorials may be made to the Hembree Mercy Cancer Center 7301 Rogers Avenue Fort Smith, AR 72903

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June 26, 2012

Bonnie Teeter

I'm so sorry for your loss.

December 10, 2011

Pat Jaacks

Randy and family
So very sorry to hear about Susan, you are in my thoughts and prayers

December 8, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the whole family. I am thinking of you and praying for you. Sincerely, Jane Beckman Fethers

December 8, 2011

Karen McCullough

Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I was thinking about Susan being McAuley's Queen of the Christmas Parade when we were in high school. She and Mike can now celebrate and keep watch together. Hang in there.
On behalf of the entire McCullough family.

December 8, 2011

Connie Travis Snodgrass

So so sorry to hear about Susan. I will always remember her cheerful smile and bright, happy eyes from our high school days together. Randy, you, too, are special to me--please know that your entire family continue to be in my prayers. To the Teeters: Dick & Tom Murray are my uncles and I always felt a special connection to you and to Susan because of them. My thoughts and prayers are with you as well.

December 7, 2011

Mary Klein

Dear Randy & Family - It is always too soon when a family member leaves us. Hang on to your faith. My prayers are with you.

December 7, 2011

John Sweeney

Randy and family,
Sorry about your loss.
Susan will always be in your heart.

December 7, 2011

Dear Richard and Teeter families-I am so sorry to hear about Susan. I have very fond memories of our time together at St. Mary's and McAuley and I always enjoyed seeing her at reunions. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Laurie Green

December 7, 2011

Doreen Maynard

Randy and family your are in my prayers. So sorry to hear of your loss, I remember Susan in school she was always so sweet and just a ray of sunshine anytime you saw her.

December 7, 2011

So sorry to hear of Susan's passing. Our prayers will be with your family.
Larry Cowger (Joplin, MO)

December 7, 2011

Alana Bell

Randy and Oliver,
We were saddened to hear of Susan's death. Our entire extended family sends our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please know that we will always have wonderful memories of Susan and we very much enjoyed knowing her.
Alana, David, Braden and the Bell and Woods families

December 7, 2011

Liza Klein Coolidge

Mary Lou and Charles, I was so sorry to hear that Susan had passed. Your comfort lies in the fact that Susan is whole again in Heaven and at Peace. You both are in my thoughts and prayers, as are Susan and her family.

Love,
Liz Klein Coolidge

December 7, 2011

Liza Klein

Randy and the Richard Family, I was so shocked to hear Susan had passed, she looks so young and beautiful in her photo. God will Bless Susan and take care of her, and you will be together again. I do hope you can find some peace in the knowledge that Susan is still with you, though you don't see her there. God Bless You All, Your Friend Liza Klein.

December 7, 2011

Joanne Sams

So sorry to hear of your loss,my sincere sympathy to your family. She an Melissa an you Randy grew many years together.. Please Mary Lou and Charles my heart is with them also!! Sincerely

December 6, 2011

Teresa Jones

Our sincere sympathy to Susan's family. We are friends of Tim & are in the Tuesday dinner group with him & Charles & Mary Lou. I can't imagine the grief that they are suffering. Our prayers are with you. Steve & Teresa Jones

December 6, 2011

Valora Daniels

I was saddened to hear about Susan. She was always such a great friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Valora Gilbert Daniels

December 6, 2011

Maria Muylaert

It was an honor to know Susan. She was energetic, caring and always had time to listen, just a wonderful friend. My deepest sympathy to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

December 6, 2011

Andrew Holland

Dear Richard Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We have you all in our thoughts and prayers threw this difficult time. Oliver, I will never forget the time I stayed the night over at your house growing up. We worked on our 8th grade Science project together and also the many Birthdays you had at Bowling World. Your Mother was a kind hearted woman. Love Andrew & Mary Lynn Holland

December 6, 2011

Lisa Sharp

Dear Richard Family,
My prayers for all of you during this time. I am so very sorrowful for your loss. Susan was such a wonderful person and always a joy. I am so thankful to have known and worked for and with her. You all are a wonderful family and I am lucky to have known and worked with you (Bowling World.) Blessings to you and May God give you all peace and healing for your broken hearts. She was a great lady and will be missed by many.

Lisa (Sharp) Franklin

December 5, 2011

Melissa Fields

Dear Randy and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I loved Susan so much, we had so many good memories and many laughs. She was my bridesmaid and she blessed me with her friendship. I will hold you all in my heart at this time. Love to you all.

December 5, 2011

Denise Longinotti

es growing up together. Tony and Denise Longinotti

December 5, 2011

Dennis, Susan, and Andrew Collins

We are so sorry for your loss. Susan has found peace and we hope all of you find peace also.

December 5, 2011

Patrick Byrd

Richard Family, Our family thoughts and prayers are with you. Susan was such a great person. I feel blessed that she was a part of my life.

December 5, 2011

Amy Lelemsis

I am so sorry for your loss! You guys are an amazing family, and I always loved being around all of you! And your mom was always the ring leader, with her beautiful smile leading the way! She will be dearly missed by all! You all remain in my thoughts and prayers! Love you guys!

December 5, 2011

Roy Williams

Randy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through these hard times. Roy Williams

December 5, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will always be watching over you from above! Much comfort!

from the Ted, Beverly Brannon family (Berkeley,Taylor and Whitney)

December 5, 2011

Tom and Sharon Patton

Dear Randy and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Sorry we can't be there but our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

December 5, 2011

Melania Daffron

For those of us lucky enough to have known Susan, we all carry something special that makes saying goodbye especially hard.

December 5, 2011

Randy and family, our family is sending you our thoughts and prayers. Susan will be greatly missed by us all.

Sincerely,
Joe and Theresa Sonnier and Family

December 5, 2011

Randy and family, I am truly saddened by the loss of your wife and mother. I enjoyed getting to know her through the years through our business relationship, despite the difficulty it must have been for her. You and your family will be in our prayers as you go forward.
Wayne Wilmes
The Insurancenter

December 5, 2011

Patty Giles Pyle

So sad to hear about Susie. She was such a nice person and always a happy soul. Patty Giles Pyle

December 5, 2011

Karena Charlton

Brice, Sarah, and Oliver, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. She was a wonderful and beautiful person and raised three incredible kids. My thought and prayers are with you guys. Much love and peace to you all.

Karena Lelemsis Charlton

December 5, 2011

Chris, Nancy ,Dalton, and Jackson Bane

We are so sorry for your loss. Each time we saw Susan, she had a beautiful smile on her face! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

December 5, 2011

Amy Lewis

Our deepest sympathy to the Richard family. We will keep all of you in our prayers.

The Lewis/Bevington Families

December 5, 2011

Susan Fiori

I first met Susan as part of the "Glory Bees", one of many teams on a Catholic School mom's Bowling League in the late 1980's. We had lots of fun and went on to bowl together (and volunteer for the same things at IC) for several years. Our kids grew up and as so many people do we all went our separate ways. But over the years as I would run into Susan she always had a smile on her face and was genuinely glad to see me. I will always remember her fun demeanor and the little twinkle that always seemed to be in her eyes. It was an honor to know her. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this trying time.

December 5, 2011

Evan

Love you guys...only and always my best thoughts for all of you...

December 4, 2011

Melissa Foster

Mrs. Richard was such a ray of sunshine for the whole world to see, and will be terribly missed by all. Your family is in our prayers.

December 4, 2011

Craig and Julie Adams

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

December 4, 2011

Jon & Joanie Dyer

To the Richards Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Susan's death. We will keep you in our prayers. Jon and Joanie Dyer

December 4, 2011

Beth Boughfman

They forgot to mention all of Susan's bowling and shopping trips. We had so much fun. I miss you already. I will continue to pray for all of you. May God bless every memory, comfort every sorrow, wipe away every tear. Now in God's hands. Still in our hearts. Susan, may you rest in peace.

December 4, 2011

Linda Neumeier

A great friend will be deeply missed, we will always have her in our hearts. Richard,Linda,Laura,and Eric Neumeier

December 4, 2011

Susan Person Miller

My deepest condolences to the Richard family. The thing I remember most about Susan is her smile and how warm and friendly she always was. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need.

December 4, 2011

Betty Hobson/Granholm

I grew up as a neighbor of the Teeters and went to school with her brother, Tom. Susie was the cutest, sweetest girl with such a great smile with her dimples! It sounds like she stayed that sweet person and know she is happy with Our Lord and His Blessed Mother!

May God be with all her family and I believe she will be looking after all of you!

December 4, 2011

Dear Richard;

We are so very sorry to hear of Susans death. She was a sweet lady and her time here was too short. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time. Roy and Garnet Gilmore

December 4, 2011

Patricia Roam

I was so sad to hear of my dear Friend's passing. We shared quite a few years together as we began our friendship in the 1st grade, My deepest sympathy and my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Patricia Brothers Roam

December 4, 2011

Jim and Judy Parker

Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

December 3, 2011

I am so saddened to hear of Susan's passing, my sincere sympathy to all of you. My thoughts and prayers go with you all. Kathryn Cash Wichita, Ks

December 3, 2011

Annette Flusche

Dear Richard family,
Jerome, Holly, Jacob, Veronica, and I were saddened to hear that we will no
longer be able to see Susan's sparkling eyes and beautiful smile. She was always a kind person and a good friend to all of us. We offer you our heartfelt prayers.

December 3, 2011

My sincere sympathy to each of you. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Donna Messick Wood

December 3, 2011

Gary Cooper

We are so sorry to hear of Susan's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Sincerely,

Gary and Judy Cooper

December 3, 2011

Billie Bull

but please know so many are grieving with you and in my thoughts and prayers.
Billie Bull

December 3, 2011

Dena Bunch

My deepest sympathy to Randy, Brice, Sara and Oliver for the lost of Susan. Susan was a fantastic person and I am in honor to have known her for so many years.

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