Obituary
Joy Mae Richards 79, of New Smyrna Beach, FL passed away Friday June 12, 2020. Born in Fairfax, VA she was the daughter of the late Alexis and Ida (Crigger) Frye. A retired school bus driver, Joy enjoyed spending time with her family and was very supportive. She loved Maryland Crabs, listening to Karaoke and performance cars. She was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Dolphin Athletic Club and the Moose lodge. Together with her husband POP, she would farm, work the garden, hold events at the farm for barrel racing and take horse and carriage rides to families in Aquasco, MD. They would dress up as Santa and Mrs. Clause and provide toys for children in the area. They also provided Vis a Vis for weddings and events. Besides her parents Joy was predeceased by her husband Joseph Clyde Richards (POP), daughter in law, Anita Richards, and 4 siblings. Left to cherish her memory are her children; Tony Richards, New Smyrna Beach, Fl, Michelle (Marty) Jordan, Rutherfordton, NC and Matthew Richards, Aquasco, MD.; sister, Ann Edgerly, WV; 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Maryland at a later date.
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