Ara Belle Rich Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ara Belle Rich (Gardendale, Alabama), who passed away on January 4, 2021 at the age of 86. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ara Belle Rich to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her sisters, Nell Holcomb and Doris Smith; and her son-in-law Ralph Bates. She is survived by: her daughter Cheryl Bates; her husband E. B. Rich; her sister Danylu Burnett; her daughters, Patti Johnson (David) and Lori Parsons (Todd); and her grandchildren, Jojo Bates (Kimberly), Britney Bates, Michael Johnson (Misty), Malia Mitchell (Steven), Meredith Johnson Smith, Andrew Johnson (Victoria), Triston Parsons and Bailey Parsons. She is also survived by eight Great-Grandchildren; and a host of numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.