Penny Lynn Richards Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Penny Lynn Richards of Virginia Beach, Virginia, who passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 62, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Penny Lynn Richards to show support.
As we bid adieu to Penny's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Penny has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her mother Mattie Jane Bull. She is survived by: her husband John A. Richards, Jr.; her children, Robert Wilkinson and Samantha Wilkinson; her sister Shannon Deaton; and her stepchildren, Ashley Hill (Aaron), John Richards III (Sarah) and Lindsay Braade (Jesse). She is also survived by seven step-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in Penny's memory to the COPD Foundation (http://www.copdfoundation.org).
