Madonna Lynne Nelson Richards Obituary (1944

Madonna Lynne Nelson Richards, age 79, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving children, after a courageous battle with an extremely rare form of cancer on September 30th, 2023, in Parowan, Utah. She was born on September 25th, 1944 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ezra Gerald Nelson and Gertrude Alpha Bartee. Madonna was raised in Liberty, Utah, and graduated from Weber State College with honors. She carried her beautician's license throughout many states for many years. She married in the Logan Temple and then moved to many different places in the US until we landed in Hawaii where she spent nearly 40 years of her life. There, she raised (on her own) 6 children; Whitney Knight, Corydawn Bradley, Cody Richards, Beau Richards, Chandar Richards, Shiloh Richards, and loved on 13 grandkids & 3 great grandkids. Madonna was extremely talented, willing to learn and try anything. She spent her free time, and some of her professional time, painting wall murals, quilts, rocks, leaves, coconuts, feathers, and anything else she thought the paint would stick to. Other interests & talents included, sewing & crafting, teaching, professional cooking, some CNA work, cutting hair, and entertaining children. Madonna worked all her life in many different job positions, and retired as the fabrics & crafts department manager at the Kailua Kona Walmart on the Big Island of Hawaii. Madonna never wanted a large funeral, or anyone to make a big fuss over her, so we just held a small gathering at her graveside on Thursday October 5th 2023 at the Parowan Utah Cemetery at 12:00pm. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses who cared for Madonna over the last few months, especially the Hospice staff. We also appreciate & love those who gave their time and resources. Online condolences can be sent to www.HeartlightFS.com/ Venmo or Zelle Chandar Richards 808-640-8343. Service Details. Service Location Parowan Cemetery Address 834 Canyon Rd Parowan, Utah 84761 Interment When Thursday, October 5th, 2023 Location Parowan Cemetery Address Address Not Available