Marie E. Richards 87, of Des Arc, Arkansas passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. She was born October 31, 1935 to Alfred and Carrie Belle Babb. In 1950, Marie married the love of her life, James V. Richards and they remained married until his death in 2006.

Family was the most important thing to Marie. She was never happier, than when all her children and their families gathered in her home, especially during the holidays. To say that she was a good cook is a huge understatement.

Survivors include her 5 children, Joyce Hartline of Elgin, Oklahoma, Frances Richards of Hazen, Eddie (Melinda) Richards of Des Arc, Carol (Robert) Stein of Lake Village, and Ricky (Mildred) Richards of Des Arc, three siblings, JD (Diana) Babb of Des Arc, Charles (Barbara) Babb of Jones, Louisiana and Kay (Charles) Sims of Bastrop, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy Babb and Leon Martin, 4 sisters, Lorene Harlan, Linda Crymes, Thelma Griffith and Belle Wentworth.

Marie was blessed to have 14 grandchildren, who will cherish her memory, along with a long line of great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 14, at 1:00 pm at Garth Funeral Home in Des Arc, followed by a memorial service at 2:00.
Pallbearers are Kenny, Chase, and Brody Emerson, Caleb and Blake Richards, and Brody Swaim.