Eloise
Moses
Richards
Eloise Moses Richards, 94 of Roanoke, VA went to be with her Lord and savior on April 25, 2023. She was born on June 2, 1928 to the late Charles and Molly Elizabeth Moses. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 73 years, James Russell Richards; son-in-law, Gary Shealor and grandchildren Tracy Howell Lawrence & Brett Howell.
She is survived by her daughter, Katherine Shealor; sons, Steven Richards, Charles Howell (Cathy) and Chuck Howell; sister, Shirley Huxhold; nephews Terry Huxhold and Carlton Moses (Valerie) sister-in-law, Sandra Baker, grandchildren, Cynthia Wickline, Melissa Morris (Brian), David Howell, Stacy Orange (Don); great grandchildren; Cole, Julian, Matthew, David Lee, Tyler, Alexis, Cameron, Taylor, Lindsey, Kendell, Chandler, Brooklyn, Sydney, Paisley, Connor, Hunter, Faith, Katrina, Emalia and Lilly.
Eloise was loved by many, she loved dogs and shared many with her late husband Jim. During their earlier years they enjoyed traveling together, dining out at their favorite restaurants and they also enjoyed spending time with their family and friends.
The family will receive prior to the service from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm on Friday, April 28th 2023 at First Wesleyan Church, a funeral will follow with Rev. Herb Shaffer officiating. A burial will follow at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
We would also like to thank Good Samaritan hospice & other special caregivers for their generosity and compassion that they provided during her care.