Write a commentJoyce E. Richards, 77; of Granby passed away peacefully Sunday morning at St. Luke’s Health Services, Oswego after enduring a brief illness.
She was born in Yonkers, NY to the late Grace Cooper Collins. Mrs. Richards was a longtime resident of Fulton having moved there in 1958.
She was a past Leader with 4H, a member of the United Methodist Women, Bowen’s Corners Church; and a former member of the Cody Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary where she was also an active volunteer with the annual fundraising events.
She was pre-deceased by her grandson: Jacob Richards, and her siblings and in-laws: Patricia and Harry Henze, and John and Joyce Collins.
Mrs. Richards is survived by her husband of 59 years Nelson Richards Sr., of Fulton, their sons: Michael (Susie) Richards of Fulton, and Thomas (Kitty) Richards of MA, her 2 brothers: Gilbert (Shirley) Collins of Fulton, and James (Ellen) Zahakos of MA, 2 granddaughters: Grace and Corinne Richards and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held 9:00 to 11:00 AM Saturday in the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton.
A Memorial Service will follow at 11:15 AM in the funeral home with Rev. Mary Johnson officiating.
Burial will be held privately.
