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IRON STATION, N.C. - Shirley Elizabeth Perkins Richard, age 88, of Stagecoach Road in Iron Station passed away on Monday May 6, 2024.

Mrs. Richard was born August 4, 1935 in Lincoln County. She was the daughter of the late Roosevelt Perkins and Clara Hoke Perkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kyle Richard of Iron Station.  She previously worked as a regional HR director for an air cargo company.

A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Amity Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband; Donald Lee Richard; son, Keith Richard of Iron Station; brother, Kermit Perkins of Lincoln County; grandchildren, Alin Richard and Nicoleta Richard; and great-grandson, Reuven Richard.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Amity Baptist Church, 881 Amity Church Road, Denver, NC  28037.

Warlick Funeral Home of Lincolnton, N.C. is serving the Richard family.

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