Jerelyn W. Richards , 73, of Center, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017, in Houston.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 4, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 5, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Shelby County.

Ms. Richards was born February 19, 1944, in Shelby County, to Elzie Windham and Corine Meyers Windham. She loved spending time with her family. Her hobbies included fishing and canning.

She is survived by
Children:
Johnny Richards and wife, Paula, of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana
Wayne Richards and wife, Lucinda, of Center
Gene Richards and wife, Jo Ann, of Center
Mathew Byrd of Louisiana

Grandchildren:
Casadie L. Richards
Wynona R. Richards
Robin D. Richards
Waylon W. Richards
Cordel L. Richards
Shalyn Grapes

Great Grandchildren:
Braelyn Cosby
William Richards

Brother:
Roger Windham of Center

Sisters:
Donna Whitington of Center
Charlott Hughes of Center

Special Uncle:
Preston Windham of Center

Numerous nieces and nephews

A host of family and friends

Preceded in death by
Husband: James W. Richards
Parents: Elzie Windham and Corine Meyers Windham
Sisters: Louis Windham, Deloris Windham
Brother: Randy Windham

Pallbearers will be Rufus Byrd Jr., Harald Self, Waylon Richards, Cory Hagler, Dwayne Band and Larry James Moss. Honorary pallbearer will be Preston Windham.