Carol Richards

Carol Richards, formerly of Clarks Summit PA, went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2020 in Newton, Iowa. She was 96.

Born August 24, 1923 in Winchester, MA she was the daughter of the late Alton W. and Eleanor F. Parker Braun.  She was a graduate of Cape Elizabeth High School and Providence Bible Institute (Barrington College) where she met her husband Robert Richards of Oneonta, New York. Carol and Bob became missionaries with Evangelical Baptist Missions serving in Niamey, Republic of Niger, West Africa from 1950 - 1962. In 1970 she moved to Dalton, PA where she became the manager of the Baptist Bible College bookstore for the next 25 years.  She was an active member of Heritage Baptist Church, Clarks Summit until she moved to Sebring, FL and joined Maranatha Baptist Church. A loving wife, mother, and friend, she served the Lord wherever she was and will be truly missed by many.

Carol is survived by her children, Rev. David Richards (Lois Weeks) of Huntington, WV; Sharon Van Dalen (David) of Newton, IA; and Judith Wood (Floyd) of Redwood, NY; 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband Robert, brothers Steven and Roger Willard, and a sister Linda Sears.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and a private graveside service will be held at Abington Cemetery in Clarks Summit with pastor Glenn Amos of Heritage Baptist Church.

The family is considering a memorial service in the near future circumstances permitting.