Claire Picard Richards

Clara Richards, 92, of Biloxi, MS, died on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. Mrs. Richards was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. She was devoted to her family and church. Mrs. Richards is preceded in death by her husband, Mouise Richards of Biloxi; son, Chris Richards; sister, Leona Seymour; brother, Cladma Picard; grandchildren, Richie Bialka and Keith Bialka. She is survived by two daughters, Edmae (Skip) Bialka, Bremen, GA; Sylvia (Harry) Scrivener, Branden, FL; five sons, A.J. (Rosie) Richards, Pasadena, TX; John (Neda) Richards, Hattiesburg, MS; Gerald (Diane) Richards, Diamondhead, MS; Thomas (Peg) Richards, Meridian, MS; Edward (Bettye) Richards, Ocean Springs, MS; twelve grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, September 17, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, September 18, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Blessed Seelos Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Biloxi City Cemetery. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com