BORN

1929

DIED

2013

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5641 Highway 90 West

Milton, Florida

VEVA RICHARDS Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 10, 2013.

Veva Gardner Richards, age 84, of Milton, FL, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. She was born Jun 4, 1929 in San Francisco, CA to the late James Beck and Veva Knecht Beck.
Veva worked at Baptist Hospital as an LPN until her retirement. She volunteered at the Manna Food Kitchen and was a member of Nativity Catholic Church and the First United Methodist Church of Pace.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Johnnie B. Richards.
Survivors include eleven children, Mitchell (Carol) Gardner, Jan (Garry Mullins) Pressley, Randy (Michelle) Gardner, Pat (Teresa) Gardner, Tim (Dalen) Gardner, Dan (Mary) Gardner, Ann (Rick) Anderson, Karen (Robert) Hepworth, Sean (Casey ) Gardner, Shelia Mancuso and Nora Granaham; 41 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren; her sister, Marguerite (Leo) Emery; her brother, Nephi Beck; and lifelong friend, Brenda Mackie. Special thanks to her son and daughter-in-law, Tim & Dalen Gardner for taking care of our mom without hesitation and always with love.
A Funeral Mass will be Friday, July 12, 2013 at 11:15 AM at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, Hillview Road, Pensacola, with Father Raymond Mullins and Associated Pastor Nancy Hammond officiating. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery at 1:15 PM. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Kris Pressley, Mitchell Gardner, Kenny Pressley, Jeremy Levi, Patrick Gardner and Jackson Gardner. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Ray Richards, Bill Mackie and John Nader. The family will receive friends at National Cremation & Burial Society on Thursday, July 11, 2013 from 6 until 8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, those that desire to make a donation in Veva's memory please make it to the Paz Prado Fund at any Santa Rosa Credit Union Branch. This donation would be a selfless gift for Dalen Gardner's ailing mother and family, who lives in the Philippines that Veva, Johnnie, Dalen and Tim so faithfully support .
National Cremation & Burial Society of Milton has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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July 12, 2013

Kelly Pierce

Prayers to the Gardner Family during this time of sorrow.

July 12, 2013

Jay & Zina Smith

A grander lady I have never met.

July 11, 2013

Glinda Mantle

I was saddened to learn that Mrs. Gardner had passed away. Though I had not seen her in many years, she was such an awesome lady, always filled with joy and always a smile to share. She is now comfortably with our Lord and we will all see her again one day. God Bless all the Gardner's she left behind, my prayers are with you.

July 11, 2013

Ms. Gardner was one of the most gracious, loving, and hardworking people I have had the chance to meet! How she gave and did so much with so little was miraculous! I am truly sorry for your loss! Bob Maginnis

July 11, 2013

Terry Flowers

To the Gardner family, I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. You all will be in my prayers. God bless.

July 11, 2013

J.J. McDaniel

I look forward to meeting you in Heaven.

July 11, 2013

kenny pressley

Thank you Grandma for all you gaveand making everyone around you a better person. You are an angel and always have been. I will miss your smile and your words. Thank you most of all for a wonderful carrying Mother and a big loving family. I'm sorry I wasn't there enough and never brought that granddaughter of yours you wanted. Tell Grandpa Johnnie hello. Love you

July 10, 2013

Nancy Snyder

Pat and Teresa and family, Please know that you are all in my prayers. Heaven has a new resident and we rejoice in that; and mourn our earthly lose. Love and prayers, The Snyders

July 10, 2013

Carol and Mitch Gardner

My precious mother-in-law, I love you and miss you so! My memories will hold steadfast forever and ever. You brought this family so much joy. You have left a legacy of honor, grace and most of all love!!
Mitch and I thank you for that unconditional love you so freely gave asking nothing in return.
Our hearts are broken, but we also know we will see you later and what a joyous day that will be. Love you more!!

July 10, 2013

Teresa Gardner

This is about as close to a saint that I have met! Thank you for loving me for the last 25 years! You are amazing and a wonderful role model! Can hardly wait till we will all be together again!! Love you mama! Saint Veva!! Love, Teresa

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July 10, 2013

Buddy and jo Anderson

V was a lovely lady whom I am proud to call my friend. Her love for Jesus and for all the people that crossed her path left its mark. Buddy and I are grateful for the hours she spent cooking for the men at the House of Liberty. She raised a large family and imparted to them her joy and the strength of her character. Miss you and love you V.

July 10, 2013

Randy Gardner

Love you Grandma!!!

July 10, 2013

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