Evelyn Woodlief Richards
July 17, 1950 – January 14, 2026
Evelyn Woodlief Richards, 75, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday. She was born in Franklin County to the late Leamon Alvis Woodlief and Mary Frances Pearce Woodlief Wilson. Evelyn worked for Tar Heel Farm Credit, later, AgCarolina Farm Credit for 26 years. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Harvey Woodlief, and William “Puddin” Woodlief.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Terry Glenn Richards, children, Timothy Richards (Amy), Terri Richards Tripp (Kenneth, Jr.), siblings, Joseph “J.L.” Woodlief (Debra), Andy Woodlief (Brenda), Barbara Barnes (Horace), Marie Strickland, grandchildren, Colton Richards (Molly), Jacob Tripp, Kyle Tripp (fiancé Sophie), & Luke Tripp.
The family wishes to give a special thanks to her caregivers, especially Pri, for all their kindness and love.
Flowers welcomed, or memorials may be made to Transitions Life Care.
Funeral service 2 pm, Saturday, Union Chapel Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery and the family receiving friends in the church following the committal.
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com
5 Comments
To Evelyn’s family, please accept our deepest sympathy. We shared a special friendship that included so many good memories and laughter on camping trips, etc. So thankful that she knew us during our last visit with her. Friends to the end! Sending prayers your way to comfort all of you during this time of grief.
Thank you so much for your friendship, calls and visits especially during mama’s sickness. Your visit a couple weeks ago touched my heart, you brightened her day for sure. . Thank you!
Terry and family, I am sorry for your loss but assured in faith that Evelyn is now healed and with her eternal family in Heaven. May your memories of the wonderful adventures you shared sustain you during this transition.
Jean Mitchell Deal
Andy, Barbara and family,
My condolences in the loss of your sister. Prayers for comfort and peace to each of you.
Tammy
Our deepest sympathy. God bless you all and Evelyn is now safe in the arms of Jesus.
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