Agatha B. Richeson, 85, of Festus, MO, born August 2, 1929, in Old Mines, MO, died Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at Crystal Oaks, in Crystal City, MO.

Agatha was a loving, nurturing mom, she loved quilting, sewing, dancing, cooking and especially baking. Agatha was a Gold Circle Member of the VFW, Post 3777, Festus, MO, Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion, Post 253, Festus, MO, Ladies Auxiliary. But more than life, she loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Richeson; son-in-law Rex Wells; long time partner Jim Miller; parents, John S. and Alpha M. nee Pashia, Flynn; sisters, Lena Vandeven, Georgia Vandeven and Ellen Wynn; brothers Lawrence, Tim, Paul and Leonard Flynn.

Surviving are her children, Linda Wells of Camarillo, CA, Donna (Johnny) Harness of Ste. Genevieve, MO and Kevin (Dan Inyart) Richeson of New York, NY; grandchildren, Trevor (Linda) Taylor, Trent (April) Taylor, Rachel Richeson, Reva (Doug) Seers, Rory (Tabatha) Richeson, Ross (Rebecca) Richeson, Shannon (Scott) Greenfield and Trey Harness; great-grandchildren, Devon, Rachel, Andrew,Dillon, Madelyn and Bryce Taylor, Gabby McKauglim, Ashton, Reece and Lili Richeson, Liam and Connor Seers, Jackson Woolsey, Hunter and Rylan Richeson, Sophia, Nathan and Margo Lexi Greenfield; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Memorials may be made to Brain Injury Center of Ventura County, P.O. Box 1477, Camarillo, CA 93011 in Agatha's Memory. Online Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.Richesonfh.com

Friends may call 9:30 am to 11 am Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Our Lady Catholic Church, 1550 St. Mary's Lane, Festus, MO 63028.

Celebration of Agatha's life and Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11 am Saturday, November 15, 2014, at Our Lady Catholic Church with Fr. Edward Nemeth officiating. Burial will be private.

RICHESON FUNERAL HOME, Troy, IL