Vivian B. Richards, 94

FELTON - Vivian B. Richards, of Felton, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family May 19, 2009. She was 94. Mrs. Richards was born Dec. 14, 1914, in Felton, the daughter of the late Arthur S. and Effie L. Bilow. Mrs. Richards retired from the State of Delaware after many years working and as a Registered Nurse. Vivian enjoyed sewing and knitting for people. She was also devoted to donating money to various charities. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Fay Richards; a grandson, John Patrick Medler; and a great-great grandson, Destin Reedy. She is survived by a son, Arthur Dawson Richards of Eugene, Ore.; a daughter, Patricia Ann Patterson of Frederica; a brother, Donald Bilow of Wyoming; eight grandchildren, Melissa Finkbiner who was her caregiver and who loves and misses her dearly, Dewayne Medler, William Medler, Joshua Medler, Faith Reed, Simone Kilgore, Arthur Richards, and Thaddeus Richards; 19 great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren. Services will be noon Friday, May 22, in the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 South Main Street, Smyrna, where friends may call one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover. Letters of condolence may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.