Thelma "Jean" Richards's obituary , Passed away on December 4, 2025 in Greeneville, Tennessee

Thelma "Jean" Richards

January 2, 1948 - December 4, 2025 (77 years old)

Greeneville, Tennessee

Thelma "Jean" Richards's obituary , Passed away on December 4, 2025 in Greeneville, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jeffers Funeral Home

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Thelma "Jean" Richards

January 2, 1948 - December 4, 2025 (77 years old)

Greeneville, Tennessee

Thelma Richards Obituary

The world bids farewell to Thelma Richards of Greeneville, Tennessee, departing on December 4, 2025 at the age of 77. Thelma leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thelma Richards to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George Gillenwater and Etta Mae Gillenwater; her husband Marshall Richards; her mother-in-law Barbara Hughett; and her siblings, Phyllis Williams, Glenn Gillenwater and Gary Gillenwater.

She is survived by: her children, Lisa Richards (William Collins), Cathy Myers (Roy) and Kelly Richards (Crystal); her grandchildren, Dj Ball, Hope Seay, Logan Richards, Kelsey Pryor, Hunter Ball and Tyler Myers; her great grandchildren, Hadlee Ball, Harper Myers, Garrett Ball, Kinley Seay and Willow Myers; her sisters, Ruth Roberts and Carolyn Faye Hall; and her siblings-in-law, Debbie Ottinger and Steven Ball.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 8th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the Jeffers Funeral Service of Afton (101 Graceland Ln, Chuckey, TN 37641). A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 8th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery (121 Monument Ave, Greeneville, TN 37743).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jeffers Funeral Home



Mon

Dec 08

Visitation

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Jeffers Funeral Service of Afton
101 Graceland Ln, Chuckey, TN 37641

Mon

Dec 08

Graveside service

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Andrew Johnson National Cemetery
121 Monument Ave, Greeneville, TN 37743

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