Violet Richey

Poordo-Violet L. Richey, 91, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at her home. Violet was born on June 7, 1922 in Poordo to George and Pearl (Welborn) Jones. She married Chester Richey in 1938 in Morganfield, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on February 14, 1974. Violet was a homemaker and loved to cook.  She enjoyed working in the yard and loved her animals and her farm. Violet attended Angelville Community Church and everyone who knew her loved her and she loved everyone. Survivors include: Three Children: Elizabeth Braddock Don and Peggy Richey William and Carolyn Mocaby Six Grandchildren: John and Gina Mocaby Dawnita and Keith Blumenstock Darwin and Barb Richey Tony and Lori Mocaby Angie and Terry Phillips Susan and Justin Rix Four Step Grandchildren: Dana and Tim Morris Danna and David Palmer Susan and Todd Boatright Shannon Richey 18 Great Grandchildren: Josh Mocaby William Robert and Bethanie Mocaby Samantha and Matt Evans Ashley Brown Lindsey and Jesse Dunn Summer Mocaby Kendall Mocaby Natalie and Jimmy Poland Cortney and Brian Glover Terry and Amanda Blumenstock Robert Richey Hanna and Corey Damron Amber Mocaby Katie Mocaby Zach Phillips Maria Phillips William Rix Isabel Violet Rix 11 Step Great-Grandchildren: Amy Bradley Luke Bradley Ryan Groves Tim Morris Boone Morris Presley Morris Luke Gladwell Josh Boatright Jeremy Boatright Sarah Boatright Cortney and Jonah Grassl 12 Great-Great Grandchildren: Mason Ford Charlie Ford Dawson Poland Shelby Poland Briley Glover Kayden Glover Emma Damron Jaxon Mocaby William Evans Trevor Jolly Chesley Brown Tristan Mark Dunn Four Step Great-Great Grandchildren: Logan Parker Kevin Fisher Shay Leigh Parker Blaine Grassl Sister-Shirley and Donald Mocaby Brothers: William R. “Bill” and Shirley Jones Floyd “Pert” Jones And many nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter-in-law, Millie Richey; grandson, Mark Mocaby; great-great grandson, Trenton Ford; brother, Gene Jones and sister, Betty Mocaby. Funeral services will be at 2pm on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with the Rev. John Howat and Rev. Jason Jean officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant “Poordo” Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 5pm-8pm at the funeral home. For those who prefer, memorials may be made to Mt. Pleasant “Poordo” Cemetery.