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May 31, 2011
Vernice “Black” Blanchard Richard, 92, a native of Pierre Part, La., and resident of Napoleonville, La., died Monday, May 23, 2011.
Mrs. Richard was a member of the St. Joseph the Worker Church in Pierre Part and St. Anne Church in Napoleonville. With her late husband, she established Richard’s Pharmacy, and managed it successfully for many years after his death until her retirement. She was an avid LSU, Saints and Assumption High football fan. She loved to travel, both in the U.S. and abroad. After her retirement, in addition to traveling, she followed the Mustang football squad and the girls’ volleyball teams to their games. Also, when she was not occupied babysitting or chauffeuring grandkids, she managed to find some time to visit the casinos. Mrs. Richard was very active in the civic and church communities in Pierre Part. Her cooking and quilting skills were acknowledged by all.
She is survived by her daughters, Evelyn Richard and Kim (Don) Torres; son, Neal (Beth) Richard; stepson, Stephen (Rita) Richard; daughter-in-law, Nancy Richard; special friend, Philip “Pete” (Sandra) Aucoin; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and brother and godchild, Herman Blanchard.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Richard; stepson, Harold Richard; grandson, Michael Richard; parents, Philip and Alida Breaux Blanchard; four sisters, Glenna Landry, Sadie Blanchard, Margie Rodrigue and Violet Aucoin; and brother Philip Blanchard.
Pallbearers were Clint Elliott, D.J. and Terrill Torres, Gary Landry, and Tyler and Brian Richard.
She is buried at St. Joseph the Worker Cemetery. (Landry’s)
