Melissa Sue Richards , age 54 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. Born January 6, 1970 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Charles Lee Richards, Jr. & Kathleen Anne Bogardus Richards. She was also preceded in death by her sister Angela Richards.

Melissa is survived by her

Daughters – Ashley Nicole Taylor Morris (Michael Kesling) – Pulaski, Cynthia Lee Taylor – Pulaski, Kathleen Akers (Adam Bugg) – Pulaski

Special Companion – William Howe Taylor - Pulaski

Grandchildren – Bayleigh Hatmaker, Blake Morris, Adalyn Shaye Bugg, Eli Kesling, Kallee Kesling

Brothers & Sisters – Steven Mark Richards – Rural Retreat, Matthew Scott (Ashley) Richards and family - Christiansburg, Michael Charles Richards & family – Max Meadows, Kristin Renee Richards – Max Meadows

Special Nephew – John "Boog" Taylor

Special Pet – Willow

Funeral services will be held Monday 1:00 p m, January 6, 2025 at the Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, Pulaski. Interment will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski.

The family will receive friends Monday from 12:00 noon until time of service at the Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be sent to the funeral home toward final expenses.

To sign Melissa's online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com - Bower Funeral Home and Crematory, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.