Ilion
Elizabeth Ann Richards, 42 of Ilion passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday November 15, 2017 at Faxton-St. Luke's in New Hartford.
Elizabeth was born on July 23, 1975 in Ilion.
She was the daughter of Robert and Sandra (Ames) Richards.
She was a graduate of Ilion schools and worked as a teacher's aide at Barringer Rd. Elementary School in Ilion.
Elizabeth was a member of Annunciation Church in Ilion.
One of Elizabeth's joys was her nieces and nephews, who she always supported and was their biggest cheerleader.
Elizabeth is survived by her mother Sandy, with whom she lived; a brother Robert and his wife Jennifer of Ilion; two sisters Kathy Richards-Roberts and her husband Joe of Frankfort and Karen Richards-Franco and her husband Anthony of Mohawk.
She also leaves her 7 nieces and nephews Joshua and Kaylee Roberts, Derek, Anthony and LeeAnne Franco, Theresa Morris and Hailey Loucks-Richards.
Her God parents Steve and Nancy Hoffman and God child Jason LaPorta, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She also leaves her K-9 companion Bella.
Elizabeth is predeceased by her father Robert, who passed away on August 8, 1996.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday November 21, 2017 at 10:30 am at Annunciation Church in Ilion, Fr. Paul Catena will officiate, and interment will follow in the Armory Hill Cemetery in Ilion.
Friends and family may call on Monday November 20 from 4 to 7 pm at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego St. in Ilion.
Friend are asked to please consider memorial donations in Elizabeth's name to, either the Ilion Ambulance or the American Heart Association.
Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
To send an online condolence please go to
www.whiter-hendrix.com
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Visitation
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Monday, November 20, 2017
Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc.
100 Otsego St.
Ilion
13357
Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 am Tuesday, November 21, 2017
The Church Of The Annunciation
West St.
Ilion, New York, United States
13357
Service Time: 10:30 AM
Interment at: Armory Hill Cemetery
11:00 am Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Armory Hill Cemetery
Ilion
Ilion, New York, United States
13357