Mrs. Geneva Joan Richards, age 77, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, January 9, 2021, at the local hospital. She was born October 22, 1943 in Dalton, GA a daughter of the late Paul C. and Lois Long Quarles. She was also preceded in death by her husband Ernest Charles Richards, son, Charles Bryan Richards, sister, Gail Pell.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Paul Richards and Amanda Narramore of Dalton, GA, Drew Richards and Courtney Oehlson of Rocky Face, GA, Ally Richards and Steven Peters of Panama City, FL; great grandchildren, Landen, Gracie, Ellie, Knox, Kash, Mason, Dakota; special cousin and caregiver, Brenda and Charlie Cole of Dalton, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and WL "Dub" Staten of Panama City, FL; nieces and nephews, Angie Phillips, Shelly Hill, Susan Mitchell, Skye Bishop, Memory Thacker, Nora Bradley, Michael Hill.

Service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Geneva Joan Richards will be held Saturday January 16, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. from the Ponders Melrose Chapel with Reverend Frank Cronan officiating. Interment will be in the West Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday.

Due to the National health crisis and the Covid-19 virus, masks must be worn properly at all times and social distancing must be observed when visiting the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com .
Arrangements will be announced by, Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002
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