Elonda Marie Richards, 50, of Battle Creek, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at home. She was born on December 27, 1966, the daughter of Christine (Blythe) and Jerry Jerome Richards
Yonnie graduated from Springfield High School and worked at the VA for many years as a nurse. She adored her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren. Her memories will be cherished by all those she leaves behind.
Yonnie is survived by her Children, Paris Stancle, Kenesha (NaKeisha) Watson, Kenneth Watson, Jr., and Kalen Gray; three Grandchildren, Malachai Stancle, Zane Stancle, and Nyari Spivey; Sister, Faith Mindingall; Brother, Jerry Richards; six special friends, Debria Stevenson, Janice McNichols, Cynthia Cook, Marie Fitzpatrick, Dena Richardson Belser , Tia Hollis and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other loving family. She was preceded in death by her Sisters, Sheila Walls and Rosetta Blythe-Smithson.