Oma Lee Richey

Oma Lee Richey, 85, of Dardanelle went to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 18, 2012. She was born on May 21, 1927 near Oklahoma City, OK, the daughter of the late Frank and Alice Gillihan. She was a member of Faith Church in Dardanelle. She and her husband Jack owned and operated Richey's Gulf Station in Russellville for 18 and half years, Richey's Curve Inn in Dardanelle for 10 years, then a home-based business in Dardanelle selling seasonal fruits and vegetables. She was an accomplished homemaker, cook and baker, most notably known for her home-made biscuits, rolls, and chocolate gravy. No one left her home hungry or unloved. She was preceded by her parents; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Homer and Ella Richey; a son, Jim Richey; four brothers; and four sisters.

Survivors include her husband of 67 years, T.R. "Jack" Richey of Dardanelle; three sons, Bob Richey (Rae Ann) of Dardanelle, Terry Richey (Nancy) of Malvern, Frank Richey (Kathy) of Lebanon, PA; one daughter, Jackie Taylor (Doug) of Dover; and one daughter-in-law, Sandra Richey of Buttermilk Community. She was blessed with 19 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral will be at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Faith Church in Dardanelle. Reverend David Jay and Reverend Bobby Dowling will officiate. Burial will be at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6 to 8:00 P.M., on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Danny Taylor, Stewart Richey, Ryan Jones, Rusty Jones, Larry "Opie" Harrower and Andy Lindemann. Honorary Pallbearers will be Frank Ray, Hoyt Crowe, John Parker and Howard Ringer.

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