Mariann Richards

Mariann Richards, 73, of Hot Springs, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at a local hospital. Born January 25, 1937 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Walter H. and Josephine Pinckney Funk, she was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Little Rock, graduate of Little Rock High School and attended Southern Methodist University. Survivors include three sons, Jimmie Lewis Richards and Walter Ray Richards, both of Hot Springs and Robert Scott Richards, of Little Rock; one daughter, Jessica Jodi Richards, of Hot Springs; sister and brother-in-law, Janis and Chris Polychron, of Hot Springs; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; two nieces, Natali Spurlin and husband, Kendall and Nikki Young and husband, Chad, all of Hot Springs; three great nieces and nephews; and dearest friends, Kay and Paul Graham, Buddy Hackett, Jerry Moon and Janis Cook. A graveside service will be announced at a later date. Refer to the Gross Funeral Home website for update or call Gross Funeral Home. A very special thank-you to the nurses and staff of Arkansas Hospice Inpatient Center at St. Joseph's Mercy Health Center. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Gross Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Guest register at ww.grossfuneralhome.com.