Doris A. Richards' Obituary
Doris A. Richards, 86, of Sharptown, MD, formerly of Federalsburg, MD, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018. She was born on November 1, 1931 in Rockhall, MD.
She was the daughter of the late Charles G. Summers and Ida P. Hignutt Summers.
Doris was a loving wife and mother of 6 children. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed spending time with her best friend, her yellow lab, "Trooper".
She was married for 61 years to William H. Richards, whom she married on December 24, 1949. He preceded her in death in 2011.
She is survived by four sons, William H. Richards Jr. (Mandy) of Moscow, ID, Scott D. Richards (Cindy) of Laurel, DE, Jon R. Richards of Sharptown, MD, and Martin E. Richards (Amy) of Sharptown, MD, 14 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her two daughters, Vicki White and Amanda Richards, three sisters, Delma Hubbard, Pauline Baker, Mildred Campbell and three brothers, Charles Summers, James Chaffinch and John Chaffinch.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 2pm at Bloomery Cemetery, Smithville, MD with Brother Kelly D'Armi officiating.
Memorial Contributions may be made in her memory to Ronald McDonald House of Wilmington, DE.
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