Janet Kay Richards Obituary
The memory of Janet Kay Richards of Beardstown, Illinois, who passed away on May 5, 2026 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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 Janet Kay Richards to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Smith and Melva Gene Settles Smith; her son Tom Richards; her siblings, Jim, David Smith and Dorothy Richards; and her son-in-law Jake Swan.
She is survived by: her husband Alfred of Beardstown; her children, Lisa Swan (Bob Axley) of Beardstown, Tony Richards of Bluffs and Tim Richards (Mary) of Beardstown; her grandchildren, Tommy, Patsy Springer (Phillip), Brandi Richards (Josh Unland), John "JT" Swan and Jacob Swan (Rosemary); her great grandchildren, Ashten, Jaden, Conner, Aubrey, Quinn, Aria, Brynna, Jacob, Lucas and Carson; and her siblings, Steve Smith (Kathy) of Canton, Shirley Smith of Beardstown, Judy Allen of Meredosia and Barbara Collins of Virginia. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
