Ella Ann Richard Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ella Ann Richard (Opelousas, Louisiana), who passed away on August 1, 2025 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Ella Ann is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Ella Ann's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clifton Richard and Elva Tezeno Richard; and her siblings, Leola Anderson, Hilton, Larry and Elick Richard.
She is survived by: her children, Kevin Leday (Katina) of Opelousas, LA, Gerald Leday (Tiffany) of Houston, TX, Cedric Leday (Rekeycha) of Lafayette, LA and Veronica Michelle Leday of Opelousas, LA. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends.
