LaVaughn A. Richards Obituary (1945

LaVaughn Annette Richards, the daughter of Mary Elizabeth (Wagoner) and Dallas Rudd, was born March 12, 1945 at Guide Rock, Nebraska. She departed this life on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Mary Lanning Memorial HealthCare in Hastings, Nebraska at the age of 66 years, 8 months and 5 days. LaVaughn received her formal education attending rural Webster County schools and the Red Cloud High School. She was united in marriage with James Richards in 1962. This union was blessed with two children. The marriage ended in 1969. LaVaughn, along with her children, Russell and Amy, moved to the farm south of Red Cloud. For thirty-six years she was employed with the Sprague Nursing Home, which later became Heritage Care Center. She then worked for Dr. Estela Chan until her retirement. Her personality was pervaded by her kind and caring dispostion. Following her mother's death, LaVaughn was a dedicated caregiver for her father. In her leisure time she enjoyed working crossword puzzles, crocheting and computer games. Her greatest love and enthusiasm in life was for her son and daughter. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Russell Richards of Salina, Kansas; her daughter, Amy Freeman of Grand Island, Nebraska; her father, Dallas Rudd of Red Cloud; other relatives and a host of friends. Memorial services will be held Monday, 10:30 a.m., November 21, 2011 at the Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Red Cloud with the Rev. Marshall Faulkenberry officiating. There will be no visitation held. A memorial fund has been established by the family. Williams Funeral Home 241 West 4th Avenue Red Cloud, Nebraska 68970 402-746-2500 williamsfuneralhomes@yahoo.com