Debra Richards Obituary

We announce the death of Debra Richards of Gastonia, North Carolina, who passed away on July 11, 2026, at the age of 71. Debra will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dwight Elmer Bradshaw and Gracie Rector Street; and her brother Bill Bradshaw. She is survived by: her husband Charles "Charlie" B. Richards; her sons, Charles Richards and Jason Richards; her siblings, Robert Kelly and Vickie Bradshaw Deal; her grandchildren, Piper-Lyn Grace Richards, Hailey Culpepper and Tyler Culpepper Jr.; her stepfather Floyd Street; her nieces, Kelly Paige and Kimberlie Phillips; her great-niece Brittany Jenkins; and her nephew Bo Bradshaw.