Church Point, LA:         A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Church Point, LA for Mary Ann Richard, 59. Ms. Richard, a native and long-time resident of Church Point, passed away at her residence. Rev. Father "Père" Rozas, parochial vicar of the church, will be the celebrant of the Mass and will conduct the committal services in the Monsignor Bienvenu Mausoleum on Hwy 35 north of Church Point.
She is survived by her parents, Leander and Mildred Elkins Richard of Church Point, LA; two daughters, Jessica Leonards and husband Ben of Crowley, LA and Jamie Faul of Church Point; a brother, John S. Richard of Lacassine, LA; a sister, Rachel Boutin and husband Leroy of Church Point; two grandchildren, John Luke and Rhett Leonards and her extended family and friends.

The family requests that a private viewing be observed at Guidry Funeral Home from 8:00 AM until the time of services. A rosary will be recited in the funeral home at 9:45 AM by Deacon Byrne Winn.

Passionate about music and gardening, Ms. Richard lived for her two daughters and her grandsons were her "pride and joy". Truly loved, she will be missed by her extended family and friends. Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.guidryfuneralhome.com . Guidry Funeral Home, 219 N. Broadway St., Church Point, LA is in charge of final arrangements.