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Laura Anne Richards

January 1, 1933 — February 14, 2025

Laura Richards, (Annie) age 92, went to be with her Valentine, Dr. James Paul Richards (Jimmy), in Heaven on Valentines' Day. Everyone that knew her enjoyed her funny, feisty soul. She is survived by children Dee Anne Todd (Randy), Mark Richards (Joyce), Lisa Richards-Wascher, grandsons Ian Wascher and Christopher Richards. Preceded in death by her husband, James P. Richards and children, Michael Richards and Christopher Richards. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 12:00 until 1:00 PM in the mausoleum chapel of Sherwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Alcoa, TN with a Celebration of Laura's life to follow at 1:00 PM. Condolences may be shared through Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, TN, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.

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Saturday, March 8, 2025

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Sherwood Mausoleum Chapel

3176 Airport Hwy, Alcoa, TN 37701

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Celebration of Life

Saturday, March 8, 2025

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Sherwood Mausoleum Chapel

3176 Airport Hwy, Alcoa, TN 37701

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