Laverne Stroud Richards , 92, of Many, Louisiana, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016, in Palestine.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 25, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Ms. Richards was born September 11, 1923, in Many, Louisiana, to J.P. Stroud and Minnie Stroud. She loved spending time with her family and friends and raising cockle spaniels.

She is survived by
Son: Randy Gandy

Grandchildren:
Colton Gandy
Logan Gandy

Sister: Jonnie Hossler

Great Grandchildren:
Austin Smith
Tytan Smith
Brooklyn Gandy
Ryvan Gandy

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Husband: M. H. Richards
Parents: J.P. Stroud and Minnie Stroud
Sisters: Vernon Bridges, Georgia Cook, Erma Cooper
Brothers: Perry Stroud, Howard Stroud Sr., James B. Stroud