Nella Jeanette Richards

Nella Jeanette Richards, 89, of Jacksonville passed away on November 13, 2012. She was born in Winter Haven, FL to the late Lloyd and Daisy Harvey. She was a long time resident of Jacksonville, FL where she loved to work in her yard. Jeanette was a devoted mother and well-loved family member. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Edward Richards, Sr.; brother, Virgil Harvey; and sisters, Hazel Taylor and Helen Juanita Taylor. She is survived by her son, Jack Edward Richards, Jr. (Sylvia) of Atlanta, GA; three granddaughters, Michelle Donnelly (Jerry), Shannon McMains (Donny) and Jenne Garrett (Travis); 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Vernon Harvey (Jackie); sister, Margie Davis (Carlton); and numerous nieces and nephews. A Visitation will be held 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 16th in Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin. A Graveside Service will be 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 17th in Magnolia Cemetery, 222 N. Park St. in DeFuniak Springs, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tim Tebow Foundation, 2220 County Road 210 W, Suite 108, PMB 317, St. Johns, FL 32259. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025.