Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Dorothy Richars

Aug 24th, 1934 - Dec 28th, 2014

   Dorothy Lee Richars, age 80, of Pana, Illinois, formerly of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Gowin Parc in Pana.

   Dorothy was born August 24, 1934 in Flora to James and Rena (York) McBride.  She married Neil Eugene Richars on January 1, 1953 in Pocahontas, AR.  He preceded her in death on October 12, 2012.  Dorothy’s most important work in life was raising her family.  She was of the Methodist faith and because Dorothy loved to share the gift of song, she participated in the church choirs.  She and her siblings sang from an early age and she later performed in a trio.

   Dorothy is survived by her children: Lee Ann (Steve) DeClerck of Pana, IL, Janis (Alan) Miller of Bettendorf, IA, Tony (Judy) Richars of Flora, IL, Mike (Ingrid) Richars of Coral Springs, FL, and Andy Richars of Decatur, IL; a brother: Robert McBride of Kettering, OH; a sister: Mary Emma Venegoni of St. Louis, MO; a brother-in-law: Kenneth Duane Richars of Ballwin, MO; along with 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother: James McBride, and a sister: Doris Barth.

   A funeral service for Dorothy Richars will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2015 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora.  Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.  Memorial donations are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association or Flora First United Methodist Church and will be received at the funeral home.  To share a memory or express a condolence, visit www.frankandbright.com.