Retha Richmond, 65 of Benton, departed from this world at 8:45 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
She was born September 28, 1953, in Benton; graduated from Bryant High School in 1971.
She married the love of her life, Ray W. Richmond on July 11, 1974.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother William L Sr. and Vida (Vaughn) Totten; husband Ray Richmond.
She is survived by her two children, Renee Richmond (Nick Holiman), Russell Richmond (Amy Richmond) and her granddaughter Korie Holiman; Sisters Sue Isham, Karen Totten; Brother Billy Totten (Mona Totten); nieces and nephews, JC Cloud, Brandy Brown, Wes Isham, Sherry Isham, Shane Totten, Brooke Langley, Deshae Pyl; along with their children.
Retha was a longtime bowling member of numerous leagues. She had a passion for flowers, puzzles, softball and being outdoors. She enjoyed being a Mamaw and loved her time immensely with Korie as they would read together every day after school. She will be remembered for her laughter, collection of tea sets, refrigerator magnets and her love of cats, frogs and John Wayne movies.
Pallbearers: JC Cloud, Wes Isham, Shane Totten, Tim Wilhite, Sean McCutcheon, Phil Patterson
Visitation will be at Ashby Funeral Home-Benton, Wednesday February 27, 2019; 6:00pm – 8:00pm.
Services will be at Ashby Funeral Home- Benton, Thursday February 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Anthony Holiman officiating.
Retha will be laid to rest at Kentucky Baptist Cemetery, Hwy 5 Benton, Arkansas.
Following graveside services, the family with gather at the home of Russell and Amy Richmond in Sheridan.
