Andrea "Andi" Richards

Andrea “Andi” Richards, 68, of Centralia, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Andrea was born August 2, 1952 in West Frankfort, IL, the daughter of Andrew Cunningham and Vera Nell (Lawrence) Dearborn. She married Rod Richards on April 29, 1996 in Central City and he survives her in Centralia. In addition to her husband Rodney Richards of 24 years, Andrea is survived by her grandson: Drake Moss of Goreville, IL; one brother: Greg Cunningham and wife Mary of Alabaster, AL; one half-sister: Cheryl Sprehe and husband Bruce of Centralia; one sister-in-law: Kathy Bequette of Centralia; six nieces and nephews: Stacie Ring and significant other Brandon Sensel of Centralia, Justin Ring of Centralia, Jarod Bequette of Salem, Heidi Thompson and husband Chad of Carlyle, Sarah Hasahemi and husband Paul of Alabaster, AL, and Samantha Collins and husband Lee of Alabaster, AL; and eight great nieces and nephews: Jaxon Sensel, Mia Thompson, Bentley Thomspson, Evie Hasahemi, Abbie Hasahemi, Shelby Collins, Taylor Collins, and Jake Collins. . Andrea was preceded in death by her parents: Andrew Cunningham and Vera Nell Dearborn; her step-father: Brad Dearborn; her daughter: Ashley Wolf; and her mother and father-in-law: Betty Richards and Robert “Bob” Richards. Andrea was a hairdresser for most of her life and retired from the profession. In her free time, she enjoyed watching her grandson Drake play baseball and basketball and spending time with her family. Funeral Services for Andrea Richards will be held Friday, August 28, 2020 at 7:00 PM at Sutherland Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia. Visitation will be held Friday, August 28, 2020 from 5:00 PM until time of the service at 7:00 PM. The family ask those who are attending to please be mindful of social distancing, wear a mask, and any health precaution necessary to ensure a healthy environment. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a college fund for Drake Moss and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Richards Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com

Andrea "Andi" Richards

August 2, 1952 - August 24, 2020