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Sandra Kay "Sandy" Richards, 63, of Parkersburg passed away at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, surrounded by many friends and loved ones.
She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Selby "Doc" Richards and Delberta (Lowe) Richards of Parkersburg.
Sandy was a member of Faith Baptist Church and attended Mineral Wells Baptist Church. She was the First Lady in Gospel Music. Early on she was a member of The Harmonettes, then the Songsters, and then the Gospelaires. She was the Founder and Director of the Gospel Music Reunion Choir and the GMR Youth Choir. She was also owner and operator of Styles in Music, where she taught piano and voice.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by a brother, Steven R. Richards of Parkersburg; three nephews, Robert, Ryan and Ragan Richards, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services will be Saturday 1 p.m. at Grace Gospel Church in Pettyville with Pastor Jim Yoak officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be today from 2-8 p.m. at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg and Saturday two hours prior to the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sandy Richards Memorial Fund, c/o Parkersburg Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102.